This fish species having a body depth measuring 2.6–3.0 times the standard length (SL), which is less than the head length. The pectoral fins are 1.3–1.6 times the head length and have 15–17 rays. The lateral line comprises 46–51 scales, and there are 86–100 scales in the lateral scale series. In terms of coloration, the head, body, and fins are dark brown, displaying indications of slightly irregular blackish-brown bars on the body. The head features irregular, broad dark bands radiating from the eye, and there is a blackish spot between the upper two opercular spines. The soft portions of the median fins have a narrow bluish-white margin, except centrally on the caudal fin. No blue spots are present.