| Ref Utama. | Randall, J.E., 1980 |
| Penampilan mengacu pada | |
| Bones in OsteoBase |
| Organ khusus | |
| Penampilan berbeda | always different morphology between mature adults |
| Warna yang berbeda | |
| Keterangan |
| Fitur yang mencolok | |
| Bentuk tubuh lateral (shape guide) | fusiform / normal |
| Penampang melintang | compressed |
| Profil kepala bagian dorsal | more or less straight |
| Jenis mata | more or less normal |
| Jenis mulut/moncong | more or less normal |
| Posisi mulut | terminal |
| Jenis timbangan | cycloid scales |
| diagnosa |
Young green when in seagrasses and greenish brown on reefs. Recognized by the unusual color patterns on the cheek or the black spotted scales over the back (Ref. 48636). Preserved male specimens with pale spots on scales; dark spot behind eye (continuous with a bifurcating dark band which extends ventrally); another on opercle; a dark band on snout from upper lip to eye; head with bands; spot on upper caudal base may be present or absent (present in females). Anterior lateral line scales with 1-3 pores (usually 2); 5-6 suborbital pores. Anterior dorsal and anal soft rays longer than posterior rays; pelvic fins of males relatively short, not reaching anus. |
| Kemudahan Identifikasi |
| Garis Lateral | 1 Terganggu: No |
| Sisik pada garis lateral | 28 - 28 |
| Sisik garis lateral berpori-pori | |
| Timbangan dalam seri lateral | |
| Baris skala di atas garis lateral | |
| Baris skala di bawah garis lateral | |
| Sisik di sekitar tangkai ekor | |
| Barbel | 0 |
| Celah insang (hanya hiu/pari) | |
| Pengangkat insang | |
| pada tungkai bawah | |
| pada tungkai atas | |
| Keseluruhan (total) | 17 - 19 |
| vertebrata, bertulang belakang | |
| preanal | |
| Keseluruhan (total) | 25 - 25 |
| Atribut | extending over most of the back length |
| Nomor sirip | 1 |
| No. | Dorsal |
| Ventral | |
| Total duri | 9 - 9 |
| Total sinar lembut | 11 - 12 |
| Sirip adiposa | absent |
| Atribut | more or less truncate; more or less normal |
| Nomor sirip | 1 |
| Total duri | 3 - 3 |
| Total sinar lembut | 11 - 12 |
| Dada | Atribut more or less normal |
| Duri 0 | |
| Sinar lembut 14 - 14 | |
| Panggul | Atribut more or less normal |
| Posisi thoracic behind origin of D1 | |
| Duri 1 | |
| Sinar lembut 5 - 5 |