Fin formula: D. 9 (2/7); P. 15; V. 9; A. 7 (2/5); C. 19. Body is elongated, oblong and compressed with small mouth. No barbels are present. Lateral line is complete and descends very gradually. 21-34 scales on lateral line. Body color olive on back and silvery flanks and belly. A prominent blue black stripe frm eye to base of caudal fin which is delicately edged above and below by a thin and metallic golden line. A narrow dark spot above anal fin.