Author: (Meinken, 1956)
FBname: Barred pencilfish
Remark: The most recent distributional records were published by Weitzman & Weitzman (1982: Fig. 229). Most recent systematic description by Weitzman (1966).  Locality records including the locality of the original collections are discussed by Weitzman & Cobb (1975). Lectotype designated by Weitzman (1966). Occasionally exported as an aquarium fish, Weitzman et al. (2001) and Bork & Mayland (1998).
Comments: Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020).