Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 50 m , usually 1 - 50 m . Tropical; 24°C - 28°C ; 30°N - 30°S, 30°E - 89°W

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 60.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; max. reported age: 45 years

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 26 - 27; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 27 - 29. Adults develop a convexly rounded prominent snout and unusually tall dorsal and anal fins. Side of body with vertical blue lines which break up into small blue spots dorsally and ventrally. A broad blue band extending from eye to front of rostral protuberance .
Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal.