It has almost no tubercles at the fusion of the funnel and the mantle. The small, paddle shaped fins are widely separated and position sub-terminally. There is a photophore on each eye, an unusual feature in the Cranchiidae, shared only with Helicocranchia.
The lack of tubercles at the junction of the funnel and mantle is minimal. The small, paddle-shaped fins are widely spaced and positioned sub-terminally. Each eye has a photophore, an unusual feature in the Cranchiidae family, shared only with Helicocranchia.