Caterpillars spray a defensive secretion from the integumental glands. Of fundamental importance, for taxonomy, is the presence and distribution of the attached integumental bristles. Integumental photophores are present upon the head, arms and fins. Anterior to the acetabulum, the integumental surfaces are devoid of spines. Its integumental photophores are scattered randomly and it has five ocular photophores. The integumental bones in the Crocodilia originate in the connective tissue of the cutis. Face covered by dense golden hair; no yellow integumental patch on lower face.