ΑγγλικάDiagnosis: last simple dorsal-fin ray smooth on hind margin; scale formula -/20-23/-; 8(9) scales around caudal peduncle; scales in mid-lateral series with small black spots; 7 branched dorsal fin rays; no barbels; lateral line absent; maximum reported size 19 mm SL (Ref. 2940, 81282).
Description: very small species with slightly compressed body; mouth small, subterminal, protrusible downwards, without visible barbels; no pored scales in lateral line; 20-23 scales in longitudinal series, 20 around body, 8 (9) around caudal peduncle; D: III,7; A: III,5; V: I,5 (Ref. 2940, 81282).
Coloration: edges of scales on back and sides lined with melanophores, forming dark network; small, irregular concentrations of melanophores on scales of mid-lateral series; fine line of melanophores along myoseptum and very distinct black spot at end of caudal (Ref. 2940, 81282).