The body of this species is medium-sized, characterized by a well-developed abdomen that extends beyond the narrow cephalothorax. Both the cephalothorax and abdomen exhibit lateral compression, with the second abdominal pleuron being large and pear-shaped. The first two pairs of pereiopods are chelate and partially obscured by tufts of hairs. The third to fifth pairs of pereiopods are large, featuring well-developed articles and covered by small spines. The carapace lacks any spines, and the rostrum is short, pointed, and devoid of teeth but has a sharp dorsal and ventral edge. The antennules are biramous, while the antenna is long and whip-like, adapted for swimming. The coloration includes a reddish cephalothorax, an abdomen with grayish-brown longitudinal stripes, and a slightly reddish telson and uropod. The maximum total length is 70 mm, typically ranging between 40 and 50 mm, with females being larger. In terms of the life cycle, the species exhibits a more evolved form of reproduction where the fry are born as miniature versions of the adults. The larvae hatch approximately 28 days after fertilization, and during this time, the young are almost fully formed within the eggs. Breeding them under aquarium conditions is generally quite manageable, and they are cared for by their mother. Females can produce 7 to 300 eggs depending on the species and conditions. A critical stage in their development is the first 24 hours when they undergo their initial molt, and not all may survive this period. Only the fry that manage to survive the first two weeks have a favorable chance of reaching adulthood.