. The Australian zoologist. Zoology; Zoology; Zoology. WHITLEY 115 First dorsal fin beginning over opercular flap, with twelve spines, the fourth produced, membranes not deeply incised. A deep notch between the two dorsal fins. Second anal spine very strong, slightly longer than third. Anal origin below anterior dorsal rays. Third to sixth pectoral rays bifid; ninth ray longest; lowermost ray not detached as a feeler. A slight flap on inner base of pectoral. Ventrals rounded, not nearly reaching vent, which is inconspicuous, before anal fin. Caudal rounded. Colour now faded to brownish-yellow
. The Australian zoologist. Zoology; Zoology; Zoology. WHITLEY 115 First dorsal fin beginning over opercular flap, with twelve spines, the fourth produced, membranes not deeply incised. A deep notch between the two dorsal fins. Second anal spine very strong, slightly longer than third. Anal origin below anterior dorsal rays. Third to sixth pectoral rays bifid; ninth ray longest; lowermost ray not detached as a feeler. A slight flap on inner base of pectoral. Ventrals rounded, not nearly reaching vent, which is inconspicuous, before anal fin. Caudal rounded. Colour now faded to brownish-yellow without any conspicuous markings. Some small while spots on lower parts of head, front of back, and in pectoral axil. Eye beetroot red. A small black mark at base of first dorsal spine and a black blotch between second and third spines. Fins plain. Described from the unique holotype of the subspecies, 90 mm. in standard length or 4i inches overall. Australian Museum regd. no. hoc.—Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Pacific Ocean; collected on coral reef, October or November 1931, by Gilbert P. Figure 10—Thrcefin Blenny, Vauclusella annulata. Female, New South Wales. Figure 11—Threefin Blenny, Vauclusella annulata. Male, New South Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales; Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales. Proceedings. [Sydney, Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales]
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