Key Identification Features
- Mature males have a distinctive protruding forehead, which grows larger as the fish matures and often extends well above the main streamlined body, shaped by the back musculature.
- This forehead hump is a sexually dimorphic feature, while females have a rounded head.
- They are known for their dazzling coloration: their sides are golden, with bright blues and greens covering their sides and back.
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