Snout is very short and broadly rounded in dorsoventral view. Minute eyes are present. 2nd dorsal rather large, about half height of 1st dorsal. Upper precaudal pit is longitudinal. Anal fin is deeply notched. 29 teeth are present on upper jaw and 29 on lower jaw. Upper teeth with high, broad and serrated triangular cusps. 1st few lower front teeth with weakly serrated cutting edges and low cusplets on crown foot. Coloration: Grey-brown above, white below; no conspicuous markings.