The branchial opening is small, and is positioned just in front of the short pectoral fins. Both the dorsal fin and the anal fin are long and low, starting well behind the pectoral fins; there are no pelvic fins or tail fin, and the lateral line is clearly demarcated. The general colour is pale brownish-green, with dark punctuations on the snout and often with silvery reflections on the flanks; the belly is pale.
The branchial aperture is small, situated in front of the short pectoral rays. Both the dorsal and anal fins are elongated and low-set, beginning far behind the pectoral fins; there are no pelvic fins or caudal fin, and the lateral line is clearly defined. The overall hue is pale brownish-green, with dark spots on the snout and often silvery sheen on the flanks; the belly is pale.