Author: Peixoto, Dutra, de Santana & Wosicki, 2013
Comments: Inhabits rainforest streams in shallow areas along the margins (0.6-0.9 m deep and 2.5-18.8 m width) with substrate composed of submerged root-tangle and rafts with leaf litter.  Occurs syntopically with <i>Hypopygus lepturus</i> in the Rio Anapu (Ref. 93869).