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  • D deep notch; spines II-V: dark blotch
    top jaw covered
    + teeth
    operculum - central spine curves up
    inner base pectoral: dark blotch
    A 6
  • snout v short, forehead concave
    D X, 13-14; no notch
    black bar - nape to eye; black spots - front D & top tail base
    anus nearer pelvics base than A
  • D deep notch; spines 1-IV: oblique dark blotch, bo
    top jaw covered
    + teeth
    operculum - central spine curves up
    A 7
  • stripes + white blotches
    tail base: dark + white spots
    top jaw exposed
    D X, 11-13, ~no notch
    no teeth
    operculum - central spine straight