It has the body flattened laterally and elongated. The eyes are small and the snout rounded and long, with the lower jaw a little prominent and the mouth wide. Its coloration is bluish on the back and silvery white on the ventral area. Some specimens may present a diffuse line of yellow color along the flanks.The lateral line is slightly arched in its anterior part, it does not show bony plates and presents 150 to 180 small scales along the same.It has two dorsal fins and the anal fin is preceded by two spines.
This species has a delicate cerne which is exquisite, to taste in any way. If you are a lover of white meat fish we suggest you try this stuffing in the oven .. A delicacy that you can fill with carrots, celery, onion, garlic, cilantro, zucchini, a little olive oil, white wine, and juice. limom . 
