ABSTRACT

A single individual (44.4 mm in standard length) belonging to the family Antennariidae was collected from the coast of Haeundae, Busan, and was identified as Abantennarius nummifer, which is the first record in Korea. This species is characterized by unbranched pectoral fin rays, unconnected second and third dorsal spines, and no second dorsal spine membrane. It can be distinguished from Abantennarius rosaceus by the absence of dermal spinules on the posterior edge of the second dorsal spine. We suggest the new Korean names ‘Keun-jeom-ssin-beng-i-sog’ for the genus Abantennarius and ‘Keun-jeom-ssin-beng-i’ for the species Abantennarius nummifer based on having a large spot on the dorsal fin base.