Key Identification Features
- Members of this subfamily are characterized by laterally compressed bodies, pointed snouts, and small gill openings.
- capistrata been recognized as a distinct species; previously, it was classified as a junior synonym of C.
- It has a distinct long dark stripe running from the caudal peduncle up to the pectoral fin.
- It has a rounded body with a short tail, and lacks scales as well as a distinct lateral line.
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