It is often confused with the West African ladyfish, Elops lacerta, and can be distinguished only by the number of gill rakers on the lower part of the first gill arc, and the number of scales on the lateral line.
This species is often confused with the West African ladyfish (Elops lacerta), which can be distinguished by the number of gill rakers on the lower part of the first gill arch and the number of scales on the lateral line.