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Labrisomus philippii (Steindachner, 1866)


Maximum recorded size:
35.0 cm TL (male)


Dentary of Labrisomus philippi

Coronoid process pointed or curved downward and oriented anteroposteriorly. Ventral process bifid with two pointed tips or hemi-ellipsoidal, and oriented according to dorsal/ventral axis straight. Its relief present a depression covered in part and at the tip, in posterior part, there is a pore. Meckelian fossa present. Internal notch small and external notch large. Chin apophysis short. Mandibular symphysis oriented backward, straight. Tooth type: conical or caniniform or villiform (like a carpet) in more than two rows of teeth. No bigger tooth at the anterior part. External teeth bigger than internal teeth. One or several pore on external side and no pore on internal side. No foramen.


Specimen n°MNHN-5022
Study collection of P. Béarez (Paris, France)


Determination Béarez, P. (1997)
Length 22.0 cm SL, 26.0 cm TL (Female)
Collection site Boca del Rio (Peru)