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very elongate
no nape ridge
D 54-60
Malacanthus
preoperculum smooth
operculum: sharp spine
body quadrangular, robust
low crest on nape
D 23-27
Caulolatilus
preoperculum serrated
operculum: blunt spine
A I-II, 20-26
head deep, square; prominent crest with knob on nape
operculum with blunt flap
end top lip - barbel
Lopholatilus
preopercle serrated