The body is covered in small, cycloid scales which are embedded in the skin, these extend on to the cheeks and operculum and create a sheath along base of the spiny portion of the dorsal fin. The largest total length recorded is . This species has a brown body covered in very small white spots and it has large white patches along the flanks and an orange rear edge to the operculum.
The fish's body is adorned with minute, spiral scales that are embedded in its skin, which extend onto its cheeks and operculum, forming a protective covering along the base of its dorsal fin. The maximum recorded length is . This species has a brown coat featuring tiny white spots and distinctive white patches on its sides, as well as an orange edge to its operculum.