Midnight Snapper - Intermediate phase

Black with pale line markings in scales; blue line and spot markings on head; large eye with bright gold iris.

Intermediate phase as in this spotting, body color and head markings same as adults, but have several white spots on back and mid-lateral; white stripe from behind pectoral fin onto tail.

Both adults and intermediates often have gold undercolor on lower head that extends under pectoral fins.