V 69, D 62, A 56, C 6, P 20, notch rays 3, rudimentary. Radials 3 (2+0+1) or 4 (3+1) if R2 normal; scapular helve almost absent. Eye 18% HL, upper jaw 42% HL. Premaxillary teeth about 20 in outer row on each side, uniserial for posterior 9-10, mostly triserial for anterior 10 rows; lower jaw teeth almost entirely uniserial, distinctly smaller than upper jaw teeth, extending posteriorly much farther, easily visible near symphysis. Opercular flap clearly present. Pectoral fin short, 66% head length. (Ref. 90026).