It has elongated, deep and laterally compressed. No barbels. Lateral line incomplete with 22-23 scales in longitudinal series. Body color metallic green above and whitish below with a fairly weak reddish or violet lustre. Green-silvery on flanks. A large round black blotch with golden margin over anal fin. Fins are yellowish in color. Dorsal fin often with numerous dark spots and streaks and often united into a longitudinal band. Fin formula: D. 11 (3/8); P1. 14-15; P2. 9; A. 8 (3/5).