Genetic identification and color descriptions of early life-history stages of Belizean Phaeoptyx and Astrapogon (Teleostei: Apogonidae) with Comments on identification of adult Phaeoptyx Author Baldwin, Carole C. Author Mounts, Julie H. Author Smith, David G. Author Weigt, Lee A. text Zootaxa 2009 2008 1 22 journal article 48585 10.5281/zenodo.185742 b4e6fa19-3af5-4903-9dcf-9660118c6081 1175-5326 185742

TABLE 3. Diagnostic characters of Phaeoptyx larvae from Belize, Central America.

P. conklini 10–13.5 mm SL	No	No	Yes, at base and along entire length of fin	No
P. p i g m e n t a r i a 13–18 mm SL	No	Usually several near distal tips of anterior spines	Yes, on distal ½ of fin or restricted to distal tips of rays	Yes, numerous on distal tips of outer branched rays
P. xenus 8–10 mm SL	Yes	No	Yes, on distal ¾ of fin	No