The fourth pectoral filament is the longest, being 27 to 39% of the standard length and reaching at least to the tip of the pelvic fin.

The pelvic and anal fins are dusky with white on the front edge and at their bases.

[3] The giant African threadfin occurs in the tropical eastern Atlantic Ocean off the coast of western Africa from Senegal to Congo.

[2] The giant African threadfin is a highly sought after species for commercial and sport fisheries.

[3] The giant African threadfin was first formally described by Georges Cuvier in Histoire naturelle des poissons.