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  • head flattened
    cheeks puffy
    D1: VII
    barbel on preopercle
    pelvics = disc
    no scales
  • head: no pores, many papillae
    D1: VII
    pelvics separate
    scales: only rear ~ 1/2 body
    C base - large, rough scales
  • head broad, pores with flaps
    D1: VII
    pelvics separate
    scales smooth, imbedded, on rear 3/4 body only
  • head depressed
    D1: VII
    C: oval, longer than head
    pelvics separate
    scales rough, large, only on body, 4 large on C base