title: Pseudotrichonotusbelosnew species, first record of the fish family Pseudotrichonotidae from Australia (Teleostei: Aulopiformes).
abstract: Pseudotrichonotus belos new species, described from three specimens trawled in 100-120 m offshore between Exmouth Gulf and Shark Bay, Western Australia, represents the first record of the sand-diving fish family Pseudotrichonotidae from Australian waters. It differs from its two congeners in having a more posteriorly positioned dorsal fin (predorsal length 39.6-41.2 % SL) and fewer dorsal- and anal-fin rays (31-33 and 12, respectively).
authors.affiliation: Macleay Museum and School of Life and Environmental Sciences, A12 - Macleay Building, The University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia. Ichthyology, Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2010, Australia. anthony.c.gill@sydney.edu.au.
authors.forename: Anthony C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: John J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Pogonoski
mesh_terms: D063147:Animal Distribution; D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development; D000818:Animals; D001315:Australia; D049628:Body Size; D017753:Ecosystem; D005399:Fishes / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000254:growth & development; D009929:Organ Size
keywords: Pisces, Western Australia, taxonomy, ichthyology