Eel-like, shallow to moderate body depth; adults small, less than 100 mm, trunk compressed; 1 to several large symphyseal fangs on premaxilla and dentary; anterior swim bladder modified into 'rockerbone'; predorsal bone present; pectoral fin rays supported by numerous small distal radials (Ref. 34024). Pectoral fins short; eyes small; lateralis papillae not visible on head or anterior lateral line (Ref. 34024).

Description: Characterized by translucent pinkish color; short pectoral fin, 3.0-6.0 in head length; body depth about 6.0-8.0 in TL; head length about 6.0-7.0 in TL; front of jaws of adult with pair of prominent canine teeth separated by gap from narrow band of small teeth posteriorly; numerous conical teeth in vomer and palatines (Ref. 90102).