This is a deep-water fish found at depths of up to 600 m.[citation needed] It is found in the waters off southern Japan and southeastern Taiwan.

[1] This is a largely bright silver rattail which reaches a length of up to 30 cm.

[citation needed] It has a small head with a short, broad snout, an inferior mouth and a long barbel on the lower jaw.

The first dorsal fin is black with white base and tip.

There is a small bioluminescent organ located between the bases of the pelvic fins.