Marine; reef-associated; depth range 45 - 400 m , usually 90 - 400 m . Deep-water; 38°N - 32°S, 29°E - 139°W

Maturity: Lm 66.3, range 52 - ? cm Max length : 120 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed;

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Interorbital space flat. Maxilla covered with scales. Dorsal and anal fin bases without scales. Upper caudal lobe becoming greatly elongated with increased growth. Scale rows on back parallel with lateral line. Back and upper sides deep pink to red; lower sides and belly pink; fins pink to red. Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal;  Cross section: oval.