Mantle 7 cm long, barrel-shaped, covered by cartilaginous stellate tubercles all over. Fins small, separated from each other. Gladius apparent on the mid-dorsum forming a lanceola posteriorly. Eyes large with 14 photophores ventrally. Arms short, with 2 rows of suckers. Left ventral arm hectocotylized. Tentacle rather weak with 2 rows of minute suckers on the stalk and 4 rows of normal suckers on club.
Distribution:
Epi- to bathypelagic in the warm and tropical regions of the world oceans.