6a. Caudal fin slightly rounded, not forked or truncate; side with stripes formed from light mother of pearl spots; lateral scale rows usually 35 or less.
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6b. Caudal fin forked or emarginate; side may be colorful and with horizontal lines of some nature, but never with stripes formed from mother of pearl spots; lateral scale rows usually greater than 35.
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