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  • head very spiny
    eye large
    D XI-XII (strong)
    pelvic I, 7
    A IV, 3rd v large
    scales large, v rough
  • very large eye
    D X, 11-15
    mouth large, v oblique
    pelvic: inserted before pectoral, joined to body by skin fold
    A III
  • head - spiny + skin-covered canals
    D III-VIII (strong, ridged), 12-18
    preopercle flat spine
    belly - large keeled scutes