Author: Fernández & Miranda, 2007
Comments: Inhabits clear water stream with depth 0.15-0.5 m and that runs over clay and rock-pebble substrata with algae and with high geothermal activity.  Found mainly in the area with water temperature of 37°C and pH of 8.2 (Ref. 72406).  Stomach contents based on three specimens  showed that Diptera (mostly Chironomidae) and Coleoptera (Elmidae) as the main components of the diet of this species (Ref. 72406).