Characterized by having variable coloration, from whitish to red-brown; red-brown variety with whitish snout and broad white band on posterior portion of spinous dorsal fin; dorsal rays XI, 10, spinous portion of fin elevated, membrane between first and second spines moderately incised; anal rays II,6; pectoral rays 14, strongly incised membranes between lower seven rays (one-third to one-half length of each ray); longitudinal scale series 54; head is large with concave snout profile; presence of skin flaps on snout, chin, lower cheek, edge of preoperculum and above eye; depth of body 2.4-2.5 in SL (Ref. 90102).