Tachysurus nudiceps (Sauvage 1883)

Body elongated, anteriorly depressed, posteriorly compressed. Four pairs of mouth barbels present. No scales on body. Pectoral and dorsal fins enlarged and spinous. Posterior margin of caudal fin deeply notched.

Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 18 - 20