Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Dorsal fins rather small and well separated; caudal rounded; anal originating below posterior part of first dorsal; lower rays of pectorals longer and incompletely joined by membrane; pelvic fins reduced (Ref. 6885). Dorsal surface light olive green to light brown, paler beneath; 5 or 6 dark saddle markings across back and sides; dark bars on dorsal, caudal, and pectoral fins; pelvic and anal fins light (Ref. 6885).
Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850).