Carapace sub-lyrate in shape; fine granules over surface which is somewhat inflated medially and on branchial areas; elevations have rows of larger knobs. Carapace and appendages with numerous hooked setae dorsally. Rostrum flattened, bifid and horns separated by narrow fissure. Eyestalk with tubercle on anterior surface. Base of antenna with large rounded knob on distal part. Chelipeds of mature males stout and longer than walking legs; those of females and immature males, shorter. Walking legs slender and cylindrical, decreasing slightly in length posteriorly.
SizeCarapace: male 105 x 80 mm, female 63 x 46 mm.
ColourCarapace mud-brown with orange median stripe and white in grooves. Rostrum white and orange. Chelipeds white, brown and orange; fingers white with orange streaks; teeth and tips white. Walking legs white, orange and brown; claws tan. Antennules and antennae grey-brown with base of antennular flagella and antennal flagellum scarlet. Eyestalks brown and white; cornea yellowish with black slit.