False scorpionfish have 36 to 44 lateral line scales.

On the back end of the lateral line scales, there is a deep "V-shaped" notch.

Other distinguishing features include 69 to 76 lateral line scales and a total of 34 to 36 vertebrae.

There is a wide variation in the amount of lateral line scales, ranging from 50 to 141.

There are 70 to 74 lateral line scales and 34 vertebrae in total.

There are 84 to 90 lateral line scales and the species has a total of 42 vertebrae.

The species has 75 to 80 lateral line scales and a total of 38 to 40 vertebrae, also diagnostic features.

There are 44-53 lateral line scales on this fish with the mean being 49.1.

Other distinguishing features include 51 to 56 lateral line scales and a total of 34 vertebrae.

There are usually 40 to 42 lateral line scales, though some specimens found in the Mekong had 34 to 37.