Author: Cox Fernandes, Nogueira & Alves-Gomes, 2014
Comments: Inhabits black water streams along the middle and upper reaches of the Negro River Basin where it occurs in fast flowing waters, small falls and river margins with abundant submerged vegetation.  During rainy season, has been collected in tangled roots of epiphytic plants that support a diverse fish assemblage.  Feeds on insect larvae  and parts (Ref. 102656).