| Ammocoetes: max. size 17 cm TL; body proportions (percentage of TL based on 16 specimens size range unstated but presumed at 10-17 cm TL as this was the range given for the larger ammocoetes in the original description of the species): prebranchial length, 7.6-10.7; branchial length, 12.8-15.7; trunk length, 45.5-51.4; tail length, 28.3-33.1; trunk myomeres, mean of 66.1. Extent of pigmentation in ammocoetes: 75% or more on lower prebranchial, 25% to <75% on upper branchial and on caudal fin, none on lower branchial and tongue precursor bulb, none or <25% along elastic ridge of tongue precursor; caudal fin shape, spade-like or rounded. |