Characterized by semi-translucent grey with numerous small yellowish brown or dusky orange-red spots; presence of series of larger dark blotches along back; brown to blackish outer half of first dorsal fin; pelvic fins united only at base; absence of pelvic frenum; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 27; ctenoid scales except cycloid on breast, base of pectoral fin and few scales on side of nape; operculum without scales; median predorsal scales absent; opening of gill extending to below rear edge of preopercle; depth of body 4.7-5.2 in SL (Ref. 90102).