Critically Endangered
Dorsal fin lacks spines, with 40-46 soft rays, while the anal fin has 24-29 soft rays. The snout is long and pointed, with a discontinuous lower lip and short barbels not reaching the mouth. The body is elongated and cylindrical, with five rows of scutes: 11-14 dorsal, 30-36 lateral on each side, and 10-11 ventral on each side, plus small bony plates; the back is dark grey to almost black, with lighter flanks and a white belly. Max length: 250 cm, Max age: 29 years