ni'agnosis. Dorsal rays X,16; pectoral rays 13, all but
upper two branched; lateral-line complete, the pored
scales 28; scales above lateral line to origin of fin 3; scales dorsally on head extending to posterior
nostrils; no scales on maxilla or chin; body depth 2.75
in SL; posterior margin of preopercle serrate; ventral
margin of preopercle with 2 antrorse spines; third dorsal
spine longest, 2.0 in head; caudal fin slightly emarginate;
colour in alcohol entirely pale.