(Genus): No nodular bony plate on the side. (Species): Body rhomboidal, well compressed. Scales small; size, shape, squamation irregular. Longitudial scale rows ca. 120. Scales along dorsal and anal mid-lines and those of bases of dorsal and anal fins ctenoid. Dorsal and anal fin spines not long. No ventral scute. Body color bluish gray, with scattered irregular dark blue blotches about eye ball size.
Distribution:
Off South Africa, off Suriname. Although its scanty distributional records, the present species may distribute worldwide in deep waters.
Remarks:
There is still confusion in taxonomy of this fish. Application of generic name followed Barnard (1925). (Shimizu)