Author: Valenciennes, 1842
Comments: Occurs in lakes and in water bodies on low-lying plains, with little current (Ref. 26100).  Found in lower and upper parts of streams with stone bottom and current.  Feeds on aquatic invertebrates (Ref. 59043).  Threatened by water abstraction (Ref. 26100).   Attains a maximum size of about 19 cm SL (Ref. 59043).