Male individuals of this species exhibit a coloration ranging from greenish to brownish, featuring narrow blue stripes or rows of blue spots along the sides. The pectoral fin displays a broad yellow margin with blue submarginal spots. Additionally, there is a distinctive greenish crescent-shaped band on the tail base.In contrast, females are characterized by a brown coloration with darker narrow stripes along the sides. They possess a black ocellus on the middle of the dorsal fin and a greenish margin on the caudal fin. Juveniles showcase a blackish to dark brown color, adorned with narrow white stripes along the sides. They have a bluish to black ocellus on the middle of the dorsal fin and white blotches on the back.