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elongate, rounded
snout long, conical, overhangingD 19-27 rayschin: 1 thick barbel with pore at tipA 7, 1 weak spine -
elongate
snout prominent, overhangingchin: 3-5 pairs short barbelspreopercle: strongly toothed, spines at angleA: 7-8 rays, 2nd spine strong -
body elongate, rounded
head low, mouth under snoutbarbels: chin - 3 pairs; lower jaw - row 8-22A: 2 small spines