Author: Kullander, 2017
Comments: Occurs in small streams with width up to 10 m, in bamboo forest with 60-80% shadow.  The streams were characterized by swift-flowing and clear water with brown tint. The bottom was composed of mud with small stones and/or  leaf litter.  Associated fish species included the following:  <i>Danio kyathit</i>, <i>Oreichthys</i> sp., <i>Pethia didi</i>, <i>P. erythromycter</i>, <i>P. macrogramma</i>, <i>P. thelys</i>, <i>Puntius chola</i>, <i>Puntius sophore</i>, <i>Rasbora ornata</i>, R. rasbora</i>, <i>Tor</i> sp. (Cyprinidae), <i>Acanthocobitis</i> sp. (Nemacheilidae), <i>Badis kyar</i> (Badidae), <i>Macrognathus obscurus</i> (Mastacembelidae), <i>Leiodon cutcutia</i> (Tetraodontidae), <i>Mystus pulcher</i> (Bagridae), <i>Notopterus notopterus</i> (Notopteridae), <i>Parambassis robertsi</i> (Ambassidae), and <i>Xenentodon cancila</i> (Belonidae).  Also found in a large stagnant, shallow portion in a levee depression on the bank of the Ayeyarwaddy, with muddy bottom and surrounded by grass fields. Associated fishe species were <i>Badis corycaeus</i> (Badidae), <i>Parambassis robertsi</i> (Ambassidae), and <i>Acanthocobitis mandalayensis</i> (Nemacheilidae) (Ref. 117334).