Whitefin wolf-herring have slender, elongated bodies, fang like canine teeth, and small scales.

They can grow up to 100 cm (39 in) in length and around 410 g (14 oz) in weight.

Whitefin wolf-herring are found throughout the Indo-Pacific, mainly in Indonesia and Oceania and possibly in the Mascarene Islands.

The whitefin wolf-herring is a commercial species which is sold fresh, dried, salted or frozen.

Whitefin wolf-herring is a commonly eaten fish in many Asian and European countries.