Body is elongated eel shaped and pectoral -fin rays free and silk-like. Dorsal and anal fins with blackish brown distal margins. Eyes are rudimentary but distinct, covered by skin. Several short barbels may be present on underside of chin
Size
Maximum length: 12.2 cm (TL), common length: 7-10 cm (TL)
Diet
Feeds on small bottom dwelling invertebrates and small fishes
Utilization
Sold in small quantities either fresh or dried and salted.
