Table 3 Morphometric comparison of Myripristis greenfieldi from India with earlier records
Morphometric measurements | Randall and Greenfield 1996 | Present specimen |
|---|---|---|
Dorsal fin | X+I, 14–15 | X+I, 14 |
Anal fin | IV, 11–12 | IV, 12 |
Pectoral fin | 14–16 | 14 |
Lateral line scales | 28–29 | 29 |
Gill rakers | (15–17) + (28–31) | - |
In standard length | ||
 Body depth | 2.25–2.5 | 2.4 |
 Head length | 2.75–2.9 | 2.9 |
 Inter orbital space | 3.6–4.1 | 3.8 |
 Third anal spine | 1.85–2.1 | 2.7 |