Fin formula: D. 15-19 (2-3/13-16); P. 17-18; V. 9; A. 8 (3/5); C. 19. It has elongated body and its dorsal profile more convex than that of ventral. Mouth blunt, narrow and subinferior, lips thick and fringed. Eyes moderate and not visible from underside of head. Two very short pairs of barbells (maxillary and rostral). Dorsal fin inserted; pectoral as long as head; caudal deeply forked. 71-84 scales on lateral line.