Body deep, its depth 45–47.1% of SL; pectoral fin tip reaching to level of 1st anal spine; 39–40 lateral line scales, plus 3–4 scales on caudal fin base; 41⁄2 scale rows between lateral line and 5th dorsal spine. Colour: Brownish silver above, becoming more silver on lower sides (sometimes faint bands on body); snout blackish dorsally; 1st and 2nd soft dorsal fin ray tips yellow; narrow, faint dusky-yellowish margin on membrane of spinous dorsal fin.