 These markings are more closely spaced over the upper surface including the nape but are not present on the head and snout and sometimes are very faint.Sometimes a medium thick row of copper to gold spots extends over the upper surface from the nape to the dorsal fin and occasionally there may be a slight scattering of small gold flecks over the head and snout.The gill covers are translucent with a large gold to silver or turquoise patch.