Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal soft rays: 7. Black stripe from eye to caudal fin; nearly complete lateral line, with only last few scales lacking pores
Size
Maximum length: 15.0 cm (TL), common length: 8.0 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds mainly on aquatic insects and detritus.
Utilization
Popular in aquarium fish trade and locally consumed.
