Ground coloration dark brown or grey, ventral parts of body yellowish. Sides of body with a row of dark blotches. First dorsal fin light, anterior margin dusky, with 3 to 5 oblique white dark-edged stripes consisting of spots and lines. Second dorsal fin, caudal fin, pectoral and pelvic fins with darkish spots. Anal fin colourless. Base of first dorsal fin 0.8 to 0.9 times in head length (Ref 42832).