Lower lip either uninterrupted at symphysis or with weak interruption only. Caudal fin rounded; upper part with 6 (5-7) procurrent rays and 8 principal rays. Lateral line with anterodorsal series of 23 - 32 (usually 25 - 29) tubed scales extending from gill opening, and a peduncular series of 3 - 9 (usually 5 - 7) tubed scales. Dorsal and anal fins without distinct scaly sheaths (Ref. 37748).

Description: Characterized by male having red color with fine blue scale margins forming oblique lines on body; female with similar markings, head and front of body with bluish grey color grading to pale orange yellow posteriorly; gill cover usually with orange bar; depth of body 26.8-30.1 % of SL (Ref. 90102).