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