The history of this species has been much confused with Jayaram in 1981 and Mo in 1991 relating this species to a synonym of Batasio but in 2001 Ng & Kottelat segregated Rama as a distinct genus. The adipose fin in Rama is much smaller than in any species of Batasio and oar-like (a character independently shared with Neotropius and schilbeids), and the genus is further diagnosed by the presence of a prominent anterolateral process of the pelvic girdle (absent in all Batasio species), and fewer vertebrae (32–34 v. at least 35). In India the common name for this species is the 'Asian Cory' probably pointing to the steep head, to the insertion of the dorsal fin, which is reminicent of the Corydoras genus of South America.

Depending on the substrate Rama chandramara will sport different colour patterns as you can see from the two images: the above on a dark base and below on a sand base. In its own environment it inhabits, ditches, streams and canals.

This is not the easiest species to keep in the aquarium and can prove delicate. Good water quality is a must to be able to enjoy this small Bagrid to the full. Tank decorations would be a planted aquarium with hiding places to make it feel more comfortable in its surroundings. Will be happier if you can keep them in groups of at least four as they will do better in their own company.