Snout is long and pointed, its length about equal or longer to mouth width. Labial furrows are short and barely noticeable. First dorsal fin is high, its origin usually over or just behind pectoral fin insertions. Second dorsal fin origin over or slightly anterior to anal fin origin. Interdorsal ridge is absent. Juveniles with distinct black tips to all fins. Adults usually with plain anal fin but dorsal, pectoral and ventral caudal fins may also only have faded black edge.