Neoscopelus macrolepidotus Johnson, 1863

Neoscopelus macrolepidotus Johnson, 1863 View in CoL

Figure 4h View Fig

Remarks A large and thin otolith, characterized by a posterior angle and a vertical posterior rim, is attributed to Neoscopelus macrolepidotus . Comparative modern otoliths of all three species of Neoscopelus from Taiwan are presented in Fig. 5 View Fig . Te otoliths of N. macrolepidotus can be differentiated from other congeners by their more extended rostral part and large ventral area inclining towards anterior, especially evident in larger specimens

( Fig. 5a View Fig ). In addition, the postero-dorsal angle is rounded and less pronounced than that of other congeners. Although the anterior part of the rostrum in our fossil otolith is not preserved, the general outline of the fossil specimen agrees well with those of N. macrolepidotus .