Author: Tan & Lim, 2013
Comments: Inhabits streams with submerged bank vegetation and clear water of pH 7.0 flowing over rocky, sand and silt substratum.  Tends to form school in small groups of about 3 to 5 individuals at the surface, preferring quiet pools and dwelling near or under overhanging bank
  vegetation.  Syntopic with <i>Osteochilus vittatus</i>, <i>Rasbora elegans</i>, <i>Systomus binotatus</i> (Cyprinidae), <i>Betta patoti</i>, <i>Trichopodus trichopterus</i> (Osphronemidae), and <i>Channa lucius</i> (Channidae).