Author: Boulenger, 1902
Remark: See Mees (1989: 226) for detailed description.
Comments: Inhabits clearwater streams with sandy to muddy bottom, up to 2.5 m deep, with water flow up to 50 cm/sec.  Supposedly an air-breather that hides amidst plant debris on the bottom during the day.  Feeds mainly on chironomid larvae and oligochaetes, besides larvae of several aquatic insects (Ref. 39865).