Author: Plamoottil, 2016
Comments: Inhabits a small freshwater stream, formed by the confluence of certain branches of rivers flowing through the low level regions of Pathanamthitta District.  This water body is 30- 37 m wide and <1 to 2 m deep during summer season and is blanketed by mud dominant sediments. This area has been covered by more or less dense riparian vegetation.  Co-occurs with the following fish species:  <i>Puntius mahecola</i>, <i>Dawkinsia filamentosa</i>, <i>Haludaria fasciata</i>, <i>Rasbora dandia</i>, <i>Heteropneusteus fossilis</i>, <i>Clarias dussumeiri</i>, <i>Wallago attu</i>, and <i>Ompok malabaricus (Ref. 112401).