| S. No. | Character | Description | Acronym |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorsal fin ray | Number of the dorsal fin rays | DFR |
| 2 | Anal fin ray | Number of anal rays | AFR |
| 3 | Pectoral Fin Ray | Number of the pectoral Fin rays | PFR |
| 4 | Pelvic fin ray | Number of the pelvic Fin rays | PVFR |
| 5 | Lateral line scale | Number of scales along the lateral line | LLS |
| 6 | Scales above lateral line | Number of scales between the anterior origin of dorsal-fin base and lateral line | SALL |
| 7 | Scales below lateral line | Number of scales in an anterior-posterior line between lateral line and ventral midline | SBLL |