Author: (Kner, 1863)
Remark: Also appeared as new in Kner & Steindachner 1864:11, Pl. 2 (fig. 1) from Colombia and Panama. Reviewed by Bussing (1998: 322), with key, diagnosis, geographical distribution, and figures.
Comments: Inhabits rocky and sandy stream usually with moderate to fast flowing water and between 20-400 meters elevation.  Feeds upon aufwuchs and invertebrates as well as various aquatic insects.