Author: (Herre, 1935)
FBname: Hard-palate catfish
Comments: Prefers lakes, but also occurs in the main river channels.  Enters floodplains occasionally.  Occurs at temperatures ranging from 26 to 32°C.  Mainly diurnal.  Feeds on large crustaceans such as <i>Macrobrachium</i>, large insects and nymphs, fishes (usually <i>Ophieleotris aporos</i>), leeches, earthworms, plants and detritus.