Author: Kottelat, 2017
Comments: Inhabits stream with 2-4 m width, about 30-50 cm depth, up to about 1 m depth in one of the curves, moderate current, and bottom consisted of gravel and pebble, with some areas cogvered by a thin layer of sediments.  Occurs mainly in the deepest areas, under the roots of overhanging trees and bushes.  Other fish species found were <i>Opsarius pulchellus</i> (Cyprinidae), <i>Schistura coruscans</i>, <i>S. defectiva</i>, <i>S. personata</i>, <i>S. quaesita</i>  (Nemacheilidae), <i>Oreoglanis</i> sp. (Sisoridae) and <i>Rhinogobius mekongianus</i> (Gobiidae).  Sexual maturity is attained at around 60-70 mm SL (Ref. 116770).