Pareques iwamotoi Miller & Woods 1988

The head of juveniles and young adults may have a large dark wedge-like spot above and behind orbits; black peritoneum; branchial cavity with black lining. Slender caudal peduncle. Head with ground color; irregular dark blotch on operculum. Body tan to dark brownish black. The dark band and stripe become less distinct in bigger specimens. Fins dark-colored (generally black).

Oviparous (Ref. 240).

Dorsal spines (total): 19 - 21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 33 - 40; Anal spines: 2; Analsoft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 25