Ammocoetes: max. size 187 mm TL; body proportions, as percentage of TL (based on 12 specimens 92-187 mm TL): 6.1-8.0 prebranchial length, 9.4-1.5 branchial length, 48.0-52.7 trunk length, 27.7-34.6 tail length; trunk myomeres, 61-66. Pigmentation in ammocoetes (- = absence to trace; + = 1% to under 25%; ++ = 25% to under 75%; +++ = 75% or more): upper lip, ++ or +++; subocular, +++ (100% of specimens); lower prebranchial, +++ (100%); upper branchial, ++ (17%) or +++ (83%); caudal fin, + (8%) or ++ (42%) or +++ (50%); none on tongue precursor bulb; along elastic ridge of tongue precursor, ++; caudal fin shape, rounded. |