Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 350 m , usually 125 - 275 m . Tropical; 32°N - 36°S, 33°E - 157°W

Maturity: Lm 41.7, range 35 - 50 cm Max length : 90.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 70.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; max. reported age: 30 years

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Interorbital space flat. Lower jaw slightly protruding. Bases of dorsal and anal fin without scales, their last soft rays extended into shorts filaments. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back parallel to lateral line. Side of snout and cheek with 2 golden stripes bordered with blue. Top of head with a series of chevron-shaped yellow bands. Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal;  Cross section: oval.