Lacks a horn, has numerous black close-set spots on the upper half of its body and tail, and is white ventrally. Body elongate, its depth 3.3 to 3.7 times in SL (Ref 9808).

Description: Characterized further by bluish grey body color, sometimes displays large whitish patch on side in area around pectoral fin; males assumes dark anterior body during courtship displays; caudal peduncle with pair of bony keels on caudal peduncle, without projecting points (Ref. 90102).