The various species of Dapedium ranged from 9 to 40 centimetres (3.5 to 15.7 in) long, and all had an oval to near-circular body. The skin was covered with thick, rhomboid, ganoid (enamel-like) scales. The smallest species so far found is D. noricum. The upper jaw of Dapedium was moveable and could protrude from the mouth, enabling a wider gape to capture larger prey.
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