I count 6 spines on the dorsal fin of Cecil's fish - but see what you mean. I stop counting when they reach the apex of the dorsal fin. I count all others as spines...some fish there are "tweener" spines, it seems.
Be sure to be clear that's not MY fish. I'm sure you meant the fish pic I posted. I could get in deep do do if it looked like I was saying it was my fish.
And add to that he may be bring it to me to mount.