Their coloration varies from dusky to pale, with large chocolate-brown spots on the head and body, and fin coloration varies with location. They also may have xanthochromism,  which is colour condition characterized by overt of yellow-orange-red pigmentation, because of high levels of xanthophores in the skin.
The coloration of these creatures ranges from pale to dark, with distinctive chocolate-brown markings on their head and body. The coloration of their fins also varies depending on where they are located. Additionally, some individuals may display xanthochromism, a condition characterized by vibrant yellow-orange-red hues in the skin.