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  • cheek not deep
    large scale behind operculum
    both sexes: D with black spot
    N Yucatan to Belize
    teeth - 3 points
    scales smooth
    large scale behind operculum
    male lower body & fins blackish
  • cheek not deep
    large scale behind operculum
    S Caribbean
    teeth - 3 points
    scales smooth
    large scale behind operculum
  • cheek deep
    large scale behind operculum
    teeth - 3 points
    scale edges scalloped rough
    large scale behind operculum
    Bahamas & Cuba
  • 4-8 long, thin dark bars
    D 11-12
    teeth - 3 points
    pectoral 18-21
    slightly enlarged scale behind operculum
    Yucatan