Luzonichthysseaver, a new species of Anthiinae (Perciformes, Serranidae) from Pohnpei, Micronesia.
Luzonichthysseaver, n. sp., is described from two specimens, 42-46 mm standard length (SL) collected from Pohnpei, Micronesia. Collections were made by divers on mixed-gas closed-circuit rebreathers using hand nets at depths of 90-100 m. Luzonichthysseaver is distinct from all other species of the genus in the characters of lateral line scales, gill rakers, pelvic fin length, caudal concavity and coloration. Of the six species of Luzonichthys, it appears to be morphologically most similar to L.earlei and L.whitleyi.
Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Kaneohe, United States of America.
Joshua M
JM
Copus
University of Hawaii Manoa, Honolulu, United States of America.
Cassie A
CA
Ka'apu-Lyons
Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Honolulu, United States of America.
Richard L
RL
Pyle
Luzonichthys; MCE; Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems; Micronesia; Pohnpei; Serranidae; new species