Elongated body, with a relatively long and narrow pointed snout. Head flattened and broad. Horizontal oval eyes. Barbels on throat. Mouth in front of eyes. No spiracles. Both dorsal fins of same size. Origin of first dorsal fin well behind free rear ends of pelvic fins. Origin of second dorsal fin slightly before insertion of anal fin.
Coloration
Nine dark saddles over trunk, preduncle and caudal tail.
Distribution
Western North Pacific: Japan.
Biology
Little-known.
Diet
Unknown, most likely invertebrates.
Size
Maximum length about 50 cm.
Reproduction
Unknown, most likely oviparous (egg laying).
Similar Species
Other species have a similar appearance and taxonomic features have to be used to clearly distinguish among them.
Vulnerability
Category:Least Concern (LC) Criteria: - Last evaluated:2021 Trend: