The species has a deep grove before eye and there are no scales around lips and with compressed caudal peducle;
small forward-curving spines in about five rows on side of and a short distance anterior to caudal peduncle.
Size
Maximum length: 42.6 cm (TL), common length: 25-35 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on benthic invertebrates
Utilization
Popular as marine aquarium fish and also used for local consumption
