Brotula multibarbata

BéarlaIn addition to meristic counts, B. multibarbata differs from B. townsendi by possessing a larger eye (width>interorbital space) and having slightly different coloration (dark brown with a submarginal black band and narrow white border on the dorsal and anal fins versus greenish to orange brown with orange-bordered dorsal and anal fins). Description: Characterized by grey to brownish color grading to white on abdomen and lower head; small juvenile translucent with dark grey spots; longitudinal scales 144-181; three pairs of barbels on snout; three pairs of barbels on chin; body depth 4.4-7.0 in SL (Ref. 90102).

• Brotula ensiformis Günther, 1862
• Brotula ferruginosus (Tickell, 1888)
• Brotula palmietensis Smith, 1935
• Brotula burbonensis Kaup, 1858
• Brotula jayakari Günther, 1909
• Brotula borbonica Kaup, 1858
• Brotula japonica Steindachner & Döderlein, 1887
• Brotula marginalis Jenkins, 1901
• Brotula formosae Jordan & Evermann, 1902
• Brotula muelleri Günther, 1909
• Brotula multicirrata Vaillant & Sauvage, 1875