Description: Body slender, tapered (Ref. 52193). Mandibular teeth 12-24 in a narrow band; premaxillary toothpad broad, with 24-35 primary teeth on narrow ventral shelf; barbels short, maxillary barbels with smooth leading edge, branches of mandibulars short and stubby (Ref. 52193). Humeral process pointed, with convex margin in adults (Ref. 52193). Dorsal fin with 1 spine and 7 soft rays; anal fin with 5-6 unbranched and 7-9 branched rays; caudal fin shallowly forked (Ref. 52193).

Colouration: Brown with large dark brown or yellowish brown blotches on body; fins spotted (Ref. 52193).