Olivebrown with black tail lobes, base of the pectoral fin is yellow, the outer edges of the dorsal, ventral and anal fin are dark and have a bright blue line.

Unevaluated by the IUCN Red list.

Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Peninsula from the northern Red Sea to the Persian Gulf. Adults form aggregations on reefs to feed on zooplankton and take shelter in branching corals. They live in a depth range of 0-18 meters.

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate. Males guard and aerate the eggs