Author: Boeseman, 1971
Remark: Species redescribed by Retzer & Page (1997) and Le Bail <i>et al.</i> (2000).
Comments: This curious fish is so fine that it resembles a brushwood.  Mimetic.  Frequently occurs in shallow creeks (Ref. 27188) that are not so sunny but with a strong current and a rocky substrate.  General activity is poor since it remains hidden in the anfractuosities of logs during the day.  Feeds on periphyton and associated organisms.  The mating couple choose a narrow hole to spawn the eggs (about 50,000 eggs), after having cleaned the substratum.  The male takes care of the eggs (Ref. 35381).