Diagnostic Description
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Diagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray ossified and smooth on hind margin; scale formula 4.5/27-28/3.5; 2.5 scales between lateral line and pelvic-fin base; 12 scales around caudal peduncle; 8 branched dorsal fin rays; two pairs of rather long barbels; anterior barbel not reaching to anterior margin of eye/not extending beyond centre of eye; posterior barbel extending beyond hind margin of eye; lateral line complete and slightly depressed below dorsal fin; maximum reported size 96 mm SL; no bands on sides; no black spot on dorsal fin (Ref. 2940, 81282). Description: medium-sized species; dorsal profile straight, slightly depressed on nape; snout pointed, mouth small and subinferior; D: III,8; A: III,5 (Ref. 2940, 81282).Coloration: back dark, belly light; bases of scales slightly darker; no spots on sides (Ref. 2940, 81282).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 8
