The species is distinguished by bluish lower half of caudal fin and the lack of spots there compared to the upper half The body is generally brown color and dark-brown spots are there on head, body and fins; Truncate to slightly rounded caudal fin; short pelvic fins, 1.9-2.4 in head length; Head length 2.4-2.7 times in standard length; Preopercle angle with 2-9 enlarged serrae Scaly maxilla, reaching to or beyond vertical at rear edge of eye; Two rows of subequal teeth on midlateral part of lower jaw