Author: Géry, 1961
Comments: Adults occur in shallow areas of rivers and creeks, with sandy substrate and a strong current.  Feed on algae.  Are relatively abundant and are often found together with <i>Leporinus despaxi</i>, <i>Bryconops affinis</i> and <i>Eigenmannia virescens</i> (Ref. 12225).  They generally swim with the head oriented downward (Ref. 27188).  Distinct pairs breed on densely grown weedy places (Ref. 205).