Fin formula: D1. IV, D2. I 8, P1. 16, P2. I/5, A. III 9. Body is sub-cylindrical in anterior region and moderately compressed in posterior. Dorsal profile is nearly straight. Head is flat in above and compressed at sides. Ventral mouth is present. The first dorsal fin starts somewhat nearer to the base of the caudal than the tip of the snout. The second dorsal fin arises from a bit behind the origin of the anal. Caudal fin is slightly emarginated. Scales is ctenoid. Body colour is grayish brown on surface, lighter along the abdomen and dorsal and caudal stained with gray.