 The dorsal fin is in two distinct sections; the first consisting of 8 spine and the second of 1 spine and 19 to 22 soft rays.The anal fin consists of 2 anteriorly detached spines followed by 1 spine and 14 to 17 soft rays.The pelvic fins consists of 1 spine and 17 to 18 soft rays, while the caudal fin is strongly forked and the pectoral fin falcate.