Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 40 m . Tropical; 32°N - 32°S

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; ; common length : 12.5 cm TL male/unsexed;

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 62 - 73; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 48 - 55. Eyes on right side. Dorsal and anal fins separate from caudal fin; pectoral fins absent; pelvic fins unequal, the right one with an elongated base and attached posteriorly to genital papilla . Series of toxic glands along the bases of dorsal- and anal-fin rays, their pores visible . Reddish brown, densely spotted on head; body and fins of ocular surface also with spots of various sizes and shapes, bordered by a dark rim and some with a blackish spot on center . Body shape (shape guide): short and / or deep.