Larvae characterized by depressed profile of head, large pectoral fins. Chelidonichthys capensis larvae with large pectoral fin, well pigmented on external border (Brownell, 1979). Melanophores outlining dorsal surface of head, at edge of upper jaw, and on corner of lower jaw. Row of melanophores along post-anal ventral mid-line visible during pre-flexion stage (Chelidonichthys capensis).
Table Scorpaeniformes
22 geographic zones