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The front edges of the dorsal fins and the pectoral fins are hardened into stiff spines. These spines can be raised into position at right angles to the body and locked into position for defensive purposes. The ability to lock the spines into place comes from several small bones attached to the
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of the species is 15 centimeters (5.9 in). Generally, females in the genus
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tend to be slightly larger than males of the same age.
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