Head longer than body depth. Maxilla partly concealed, covered by lachrymal bone but extending to about hind margin of eye. Bristles on longest gill raker 105 on one side in specimens of 12.7 cm, 140 in 16 cm, and 160 in 19 cm fork length specimens. A black spot on body near lower margin of pectoral fin. Interpelvic process small and single. Swim bladder present. Anal spine rudimentary.

Description: Characterized further by silvery body color with several dark stripes on upper half side, upper ones breaking into spots posteriorly; whole body covered by scales, those at anterior part larger but not developed as a corselet; moderately compressed body; large mouth, maxilla extending posterior to rear margin of eye; very small teeth in jaws, none on vomer or palatines (Ref. 90102).