Author: (Smith, 1945)
Comments: Occurs in brooks and streams with swift current, among large pebbles, stones and boulders (Ref. 39226).  Found in creeks and streams with moderate current and clear water (Ref. 43281).  A 4.82 cm SL female contained nearly ripe ovulae, about 1.3 m diameter; when collected, a 5.22 cm SL female  extruded yellow-orange ovulae; one of them still adheres to its genital opening (Ref. 39226).