The dorsal fin has a noticeable ridge of scales running along its base, and consists of 15-19 spines followed by 9-15 soft rays.

The anterior is convex in shape and consists of 11-15 spines.

The posterior dorsal fin has a straight-margin, consisting of 1-2 spines and 12-16 rays.

The anal fin consists of 2 spines and 6-9 rays.

The anal fin consists of two anteriorly detached spines followed by one spine and 16 or 17 soft rays.

Their dorsal fins are merged, with the first consisting of ten connected spines.

The dorsal fin is in two distinct parts, the first consisting of 8 spines while the second has 1 spine and 22 or 24 soft rays.

The dorsal fin is in two parts, the first consisting of 8 spines and the second of 1 spine followed by 21 to 24 soft rays.

Both fore- and hind-wings consist of about six rigid spines, from which radiate flexible bristles.

It is a deep bodied fish with a divided dorsal fin consisting of 10 spines and 29-32 rays.