Author: (Fowler, 1937)
FBname: Spotted algae eater
Comments: Found on solid surfaces in flowing waters (Ref. 12693).  Occurs in riffle and rapids during the dry season (Ref. 37769).  Feeds on aquatic chlorophytes (Ref. 37769).  Large adults are often seen in the markets of the upland Mekong (Ref. 12693).