Author: (Bleeker, 1853)
Comments: Found in midwater to bottom levels in small rivers, canals, ponds and reservoirs (Ref. 12693).  Occurs in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975).  Moves out into flooded forest during high-water season.  Diet consists mainly of insects with some aquatic macrophytes.  Used to make prahoc.  (Ref. 12693).