The species is characterized by body depth at gill opening 14-23 in TL; The dorsal fin originate slightly anterior to gill opening origin of dorsal fin above or slightly anterior to gill opening; anus near middle of body; Teeth is conical to rounded and molariform; vomer with rounded molariform teeth in two rows; Vertebral count is 119-126. Body white with 2 rows of large dendritic black blotches and yellow eyes;