Scales strongly ctenoid and imbricate in entire body, except for those on chest which are cycloid or weakly
ctenoid; no scales on dorsal, anal, or pelvic fins; progressively smaller scales extending out on basal portion of
caudal fin for at least 2/3 length of fin; predorsal scales extending forward to, or slightly anterior to, a vertical from
hind margin of preopercle; lateral line broadly arched over pectoral fin, then gradually slanting to straight
midlateral portion on about posterior fourth of lateral body.