This species differs from its congeners in having the following characters; its large size (largest 3.68 cm SL); predorsal scales 10-12; second spine of first dorsal fin elongate (not filamentous) or not elongate; pectoral fin branched, middle 6-11 rays; fifth pelvic-fin ray unbranched or branched, 49-57% of fourth ray in length; connecting membrane absent between innermost pelvic-fin rays; presence of a deep interorbital trough, no postorbital trough; pectoral fin rays 18-19; longitudinal scales 24; cheek and opercular scales; ground color of head and body grayish brown dorsally, dull yellow to pale ventrally; body when fresh with seven grayish lavender saddles with broad pale pink margins (Ref. 75857).