Dibranchus erinaceus (Garman 1899)

Entire body covered with moderate sized tubercles interspersed with very small tubercles. Cephalic lateral-line counts: subopercular usually 6, (5-7); preopercular, 3 (2-4). Tail lateral-line counts 10-15. Subopercular spines long. Paired fins and caudal with sparse tubercles running out on fin rays a short distance. Fins moderate size, pectoral fins slender, pelvic fins with thickened skin (Ref. 40826). Teeth on vomer and palatines (Ref. 35447).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 6; Analsoft rays: 4