Black Stripe Tuskfish

Body with a prominent dusky stripe on lateral midline; a prominent dusky spot present midlaterally at posterior end of caudal peduncle; no dark spot on dorsal fin in adults. Second prominent anterior canine distinctly curved posterolaterally. Body of moderate depth at level of dorsal- fin origin (2.7 to 2.9 times in SL).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 10

Inhabits flat sandy or weedy areas.