Author: Ardila Rodríguez, 2008
Comments: Occurs in clear waters with boulders and sandy substrate.  Associated fauna and flora include:  <i>Hoplias malabaricus</i> (Moncholo), <i>Brycon fowleri</i> (Sabaleta); (<i>Characidium fasciatum</i> (Mazorca); <i>Hemibrycon velox</i> (Sardina); <i>Inga densiflora</i> (Guamo); <i>Cecropia peltata</i> (Guarumo); <i>Alocasia macrorhiza</i> (Bore); <i>Carludovica palmata</i> (Anacuma); and <i>Calathea lutea</i> (Bijao).  Captured individuals with mature ova (Ref. 83638).