Large eye pupil-covers nearly the entite eye. Spawning adults develop olive green coloration on the back with maroon sides covered with irregular dull red bars. Males exhibit any large canine-like teeth. Very small scales. Spawning adults take on a dull gray coloration on the back and upper sides with a creamy white color below.
Males develop a pronounced hump.
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