1a. twelve dorsal spines ............................2
1b. thirteen dorsal spines...............................3
2a. 14-15 dorsal rays. snout scaly. reddish brown ,some of the scales with light spots a light transverse band below spinous dorsal generally present .a black white edged ocellus at base of posterior dorsal spines present in young ones, a black blotch on back of caudal peduncle , and at base of pectoral superiorly...................leucozona