Swim bladder absent. No trace of vertebral protuberances. Anterior spines of first dorsal fin much higher than those mid-way. Interpelvic process small and bifid. Body naked except for corselet and lateral line. Posterior portion of the back with a pattern of broken oblique stripes.

Description: Characterized further by dark blue to iridescent green on upper side with wavy dark bands; silvery white at lower sides and belly; sometimes with several dark spots just above pelvic fin; dorsal rays X-XV+11-15+8-10 finlets, dorsal fin separated by very narrow space; anal rays 11-15+6-8 finlets; pectoral rays 25-29; maxilla extending posterior to middle of eye; jaw teeth are small and conical, about 25-35 on each side of lower jaw; presence of palatine teeth, none on vomer (Ref. 90102).