Blackbelly Snailfish

Pectoral fin deeply notched; disk minute, almost on symphysis of lower pectoral lobes, no evidence of any bony structure (Ref. 26773). Skin colorless, with scattered melanophores posteriorly; body pale, with melanophores absent on head, denser on dorsal and anal fin bases; mouth pale; branchial cavity, peritoneum, and stomach black; pyloric caeca pale; branchial and peritoneal color plainly visible through sides of body (Ref. 26773).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 49 - 55; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 45 - 50; Vertebrae: 55 - 60