Key Identification Features
- A distinctive black blotch is located near the base of each pectoral fin.
- It has a distinctive black, slightly curved lateral line over the pectoral fins that contrasts sharply with the lighter body colour.
- This feature gives the genus Melanogrammus its name, which comes from Greek words melanos meaning "black" and gramma meaning "letter or signal".
- This species is red brown in colour and has a distinct chin barbel.
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