A species of Lepidocephalichthys sensu Havird & Page (2010). Lepidocephalichthys zeppelini
is distinguished from other Lepidocephalichthys by having the 7–8th pectoral-fin rays of the mature male
having a large (extending along > 75% of the length of the 7–8th pectoral rays) dorsally projecting, rounded
rectangular flange with about 25 fine serrations and a smaller ventrally projecting, rounded flange (Fig. 1C,
D); a forked caudal fin; small barbels (not reaching orbit); dark reticulations on caudal fin; and small size (to
25.8 mm SL