It exhibits a yellow to yellowish-brown or light color, featuring 4-5 bars along its side, fine pale blue or white spots on the head, upper front part of the body and fins. Additionally, there is a dark brown streak just above the upper jaw. The 4-5 dark bars on the body may be subtle. The front body, head, and fins (excluding the tail) display small, elongated bluish-white spots. In terms of fin characteristics, it has 7 dorsal spines, 10 dorsal soft rays, 1 anal spine, and 9 anal soft rays. Notably, pre-dorsal scales are absent.