This species can be distinguished from other congeners by the following set of characters on males: unique color pattern consisting of oblique, sometimes chevron-like, irregular rows of red and light blue double-dots on body; dark yellowish to golden pectoral fin with no visible markings (dots or spots); and stripe pattern on the ventral part of caudal-fin with very narrow black marginal line that may be intermittent or even absent (Ref. 128719).