Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 20 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 33°S, 28°E - 178°W

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 30.0 cm TL male/unsexed;

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Generally silver in color, with 4-6 dark horizontal lines; a black blotch behind head and below dorsal origin and another in front of dorsal fin may be present; caudal fin pale or slightly dusky . Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal.