It has elongated and streamlined or laterally compressed body. Dorsal profile is more convex than that of abdomen. Ventral profile slightly convex. Grayish or greenish color on the back and silvery at the sides and below. Fins are slightly orange colored in larger specimen. Lateral line present and complete with about 40-45 scales. Fin formula: D. 16; P1. 17; P2. 9; A. 8.