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 varies from pale to dark, featuring prominent chocolate-brown spots on their head and body. The coloration of their fins also changes depending on where they are located. Moreover, some individuals may display xanthochromism, a condition marked by intense yellow-orange-red pigmentation in the skin.