Description: Distribution: Indo-West Pacific. Lower jaw jutting forward. Dorsal fin with the anterior rays often long. One spine in pelvic fin; soft rays 5. Lateral line running along mid-flanks. Trichonotus setiger (type species of Trichonotus) possesses a distinct iris flap or lappet composed of several elongate strands running over the lens. Deep V-shaped notch on posterior margin of lateral line scales. [details]
Citation: WoRMS (2013). Trichonotidae. In: Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2013) FishBase. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=151409 on 2013-05-21