Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-30; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 7. Lower part of body with a golden tinge; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins yellow; a faint steel blue blotch on gill cover.
Size
Maximum length: 30 cm (TL), common length: 16-20 cm (TL)
Diet
Juveniles feed on crustaceans and adults prefer small juvenile fishes
Utilization
Marketed in fresh, dried and salted form. This is mostly used for local consumption.
