The species is with 4 pairs of barbels. It is a demersal species found in freshwater and brackish waters. This species is characterised by a moderately long adipose fin, a deep caudal peduncle and a dark midlateral stripe.
Size
Maximum length: 15.0 cm (TL), common length: 8-10 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on worms, small fishes, crustaceans and detritus
