Mesopristes iravi Yoshino, Yoshigou & Senou 2002

Four dark longitudinal body stripes; an interruption of the postorbital stripe on heads at the posterior preopercular margin. Scales rows above lateral line to middorsal spines 8; on cheek 7-8. Interspace between nostrils wider than 1.5 the diameter of the posterior nostril. Upper jaw slightly longer than lower jaw; gape almost horizontal; lips fleshy; snout elongate (Ref. 44255).

Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).

Eggs are guarded and fanned by the male parent (Ref. 205).