Family Trichonotidae Distribution: Indo-West Pacific. Lower jaw jutting forward. Dorsal fin with the anterior
rays often extended in males and used for display. 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. [eng]
Trichonotidae The Family Trichonotidae contains these Genera:
Trichonotus = Trichonotops. [eng]