Author: (Valenciennes, 1846)
Comments: Inhabits slow-moving, shallow waters of canals and inundated floodplains (Ref. 12693), usually on or in muddy substrates (Ref. 43281).  Lives in swamps and rivers including peats (Ref. 57235).  Also found in mountain streams, preferring sandy or gravelly bottom (Ref. 51717).  Occurs in running waters of lower Mekong (Ref. 36667).  Preferred food is zooplankton but occasionally feeds on some algae.  Not seen in markets (Ref. 12693).