Elizabeth Reef Jawfish

This species possess the following characters: D XI,18-19; about 47-51 oblique scale rows inlongitudinal series on the body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from 6th or 7th dorsal-fin spine; an oblong black spot (partially encircled by white border) between spines 3-6 of dorsal fin, and this extends slightly onto dorsum; 2-3 vomerine teeth (Ref. 76827).

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 17 - 19; Vertebrae: 33

Benthic species which occurs inshore; inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154).