rays; caudal peduncle broad, laterally much compressed, elongate, least 
depth more than twice its length. 
Color in alcohol yellowish brown, dusky on top of head and pale on 
belly, with narrow, alternating, longitudinal light and dark lines along 
sides. Posterior half of trunk vaguely marked with broad dark crisscross 
bands. Two blackish rounded spots on caudal base, one on upper, other on 
lower part. Dorsals, anals and caudal more or less cross barred with alternate 
rows of d ark and light spots. Other fins faintly marked with dusky specks. 
Pupils of eyes noticeably white. 
Length 22 to 86 mm. (Herre.) 
Philippines. 
