The body of this species is fairly stout, with a moderately long snout and tail, and very small gill slits. Like other lanternsharks, the velvet belly is bioluminescent, with light-emitting photophores forming a species-specific pattern over its flanks and abdomen.
This description highlights the distinctive features of this species, emphasizing its robust build, elongated snout and tail, and tiny gill slits. It also points out that it shares characteristics with other lantern sharks, particularly their bioluminescent belly.