Author: Conway & Mayden, 2008
Comments: Collected from algae mats on which the species seems to be resting/feeding.  The type locality is s cool, fast-flowing stream, with sand and gravel substrate, moderately shallow 30 cm deep.  Associated to this species include species of the genera <i>Acanthocobitis</i>, <i>Schistura</i>, <i>Danio</i>, <i>Puntius</i>, and <i>Barilius</i> (Ref. 78700).