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 species has a stout body, a moderate-length snout and tail, and tiny gill slits.  Like other lantern sharks, it possesses a bioluminescent belly with light-emitting photophores forming a distinctive pattern on its sides and abdomen.