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  • pelvic 8, inner rays > outer
    A 8-14
    C: short rays at base - no scales
  • 2 bones above maxilla
    D1 at front
    D 2 = skin flap
    C base: bony scales
    pelvics > pectorals
  • rear top jawbone with tentacle
  • snout short (< eye)
    palatine teeth minute
    vomer: no fangs
    anus 2-3 scales behind pelvic base
  • very elongate
    long, pointed snout
    D long 36-45; A short 16-17, under rear of D
    lower jaw projecting
    pelvics I,5 >5.9% SL
  • pelvic 9, inner ~ outer rays
    A 9-13, base < D base
    C: short rays at base - no scales
  • head blunt, snout < eye
    pelvic 8, inner rays >> outer
    A 15-17, base > D base
    C base: short rays scaled