Dorsal spines: 7; Dorsal soft rays: 7-8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7-9. 11-15 scales in predorsal series; 25-29 ctenoid scales in longitudinal series; Pelvic fins are long and tips reach near the level of anus; Caudal fin rounded, with 11-16 segmented rays. Body coulour is dark brown, and with 4-5 oblique bands crossing dorsum at nape; Anterior part of 1st dorsal fin dark, 2nd dorsal and caudal fin with alternating dark brown and white spots, Anal and pelvic fins dusky to black, pectorals clear