Abstract
A new species of the genus Clariger was described on the basis of thirty-two specimens collected from the subtidal zone of Mutsu Bay, Aomori Pref. This species is distinguishable from other congeners in the following: body naked; a series of large white patches on the back, one on the nape passing through the pectoral fin base and axil part; fin rays of both the second dorsal and anal fins, I, 12-14; vertebrae, 34-35; a single free filamentous ray on the upper lobe of pectoral fin. A new key to all the known species of the genus Clariger is prepared.
