Fin formula: D. I 6-7; A iv-v 26-29; P I 12-13; V i 5. Body is elongated and laterally compressed. Snout obtusely rounded. Upper jaw longer than lower jaw and mouth gape moderate. Two pairs of barbels are present. Dorsal spine serrated anteriorly. Pectoral spine comparatively strong than dorsal spine and serrated internally. Caudal fin is deeply forked. Lateral line is complete.