Dorsal fin with 10 or 11 spines and 14-17 rays. Anal fin with 2 spines and 12-15 rays. Pectoral rays 18-21. Body depth 1.7-2.0 in standard length. ...

Mangroves are a group of trees and shrubs that grow in coast saline or brakish water. In Maldives there are more than 13 species of mangrove trees....