Indian Soapfish

Adults have white spots all over that are close-set and form reticulated patterns, including on the median fins. The first dorsal fin is pale yellow in adults (Ref. 48635).Description: Characterized by its greatest depth of body at 2.2-2.7 in SL; 3-5 short spines at posterior margin of opercle; tip on chin with fleshy barbel; rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 8

Found in deep water coral heads and rocky reefs, over 25 m (Ref. 48635, 58534).

Found in deep water coral heads and rocky reefs, over 25 m (Ref. 48635).