Appearance:
Body: metallic blue to violet-purple base color
Tiger / King Cobra pattern: bold vertical bars and chain-like markings along the body, high contrast
Color shift: blue body with purple highlights that change under light
Tail: blue-purple with matching cobra/tiger patterning
Dorsal fin: tall, patterned, usually extending backward toward the tail
Overall look: dramatic, high-contrast, very “wild” patterned appearance
Male: intense colors, sharp pattern lines, slimmer body
Female: larger body, muted pattern, less color intensity
