1 1/5 to l4, convex behind; least depth of caudal peduncle 2 \ to 23 ; 
pectoral 1 1/3 to l^, rays 18; ventral I, 5$ fin 1 3/5 to 1 2/3 in total 
head length. Anal papilla fleshy flap, depressed, end slightly notched. 
General color burnt umber, with pale brown on under surface of head 
and belly. Deep broad umber band forward from eye to front of mouth, 
bordered above and below with cream colored streak. Postocular groove 
in scales with row of fine papillae blackish brown, and parallel one from 
lower hind eye edge to upper limb of preopercle similar. Lower surface of 
head including lower cheek and opercle speckled or spotted with white. Iris 
gray brown. Each row of scales on trunk and tail with longitudinal dark 
umber median band, with some irregular pale spots distributed axially on 
side. Spinous dorsal cream white, crossed by 3 blackish brown bands. 
Soft dorsal similar, only with 4 blackish brown cross bands. Caudal cream 
white, with 4 or 5 blackish cross bands, basal greatly broader than others. 
Anal like soft dorsal. Paired fins cream white with dark brown cross 
bands, though 2 large brown blotches on pectoral basally. 
