Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 90 - 360 m , usually 181 - 270 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 25°S, 89°E - 150°W

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 25.0 cm SL male/unsexed;

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Interorbital space flat. Dorsal and anal fins without scales, their last soft rays extended in short filaments. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Body purplish or brownish violet; sides with numerous yellow spots or faint yellow, chevron-shaped bands; the upper lobe of the caudal fin yellow; dorsal fin yellowish to yellowish-brownish. Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal;  Cross section: circular.