It is orange to red, often with dark spots along the lateral line. Indistinct black spot at base of pelvic fin, like p Blochii (glasseye), but has more lunate tail margin than other bigeye species During the day hovers motionless amongst coral, in caves or under ledges. They have a large eye and a fairly large mouth which is upturned They grow up to 45 centimeters in length
The juveniles have a truncated tail and only when they are full grown does the crescent tail develop They are generally shy and will usually back away from a diver if he gets too close. Their mouth is oblique with a protruding lower jaw and small conical teeth The dorsal fin consists of 13 to 15 soft rays, while the pelvic fins are notably large. Typically seen at depths of 30 to 40 m, from the shallower parts of the coral reef to the outer edge of the reef Occasionally, they are caught at a depth of 250 meters
This species can reach a maximum size of 45.0 cm, displaying a robust and somewhat compressed body shape. Colour of body entirely red or capable of quickly changing to silvery with about 6 red bars or large spots on upper side (dusky spots evident on dorsal and anal fin in blotchy or barred fish) Membranes of caudal and pelvic fins blackish distally (ref Short and / or deep
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