Also called Britski’s Catfish, the Greenhump Catfish is named for the metallic green coloration on its back. These fish are very similar in appearance to other members of the genus Brochis, namely the Hognosed Brochis and Emerald Catfish. This species can be distinguished from other Brochis in that is has a higher number of dorsal rays (15 to 18) and its snout is slightly shorter than that of the Emerald Catfish. Greenhump Catfish may also grow larger and have larger eyes than other Brochis. The major defining characteristic of this species, however, is the bony plate covering the underside of the head which is absent in other Brochis.