1914 
One opercular photophore close above level of upper maxillary edge; 3 
branchiostegals; 5 pectorals, first and second closer than others which 
equidistant; 1 suprapectoral, rather close above and before pectoral fin 
origin, nearly over third pectoral; apparently 1 subpectoral, slightly 
before third pectoral and little lower than opercular; 4 ventrals, second 
little elevated; 1 supraventral, equidistant between lateral line and 
ventral base; anals 6 f 6 , level, 4 or 5 posteroanals behind anal fin 
base; 3 supraanals, nearly in straight line but slightly elevated posteriorly 
from horizontal, first spot slightly below level of supraventral and above 
posteriorly second ventral, second spot slightly above level of supraventral 
and behind third ventral, uppermost spot close below lateral line above 
and posterior to first anal; 1 posterolateral close below lateral line, above 
and close behind last anteroanal; 2 wide set precaudals, lower close above 
front lower rudimentary caudal rays, upper rather close below end of lateral 
line. 
D. 13, inserted midway between snout tip and caudal base, well 
behind ventral origin; adipose fin 3 1/5 in head; A. 19, origin below 
middle of dorsal base; caudal emarginate; pectoral 2 2/5 in head; ventral 2. 
Length 62 mm. (Norman). 
New Zealand Seas. 
