Habitat: Benthopelagic; freshwater, found in both flowing water of small streams and the shallows of larger rivers; often found amongst debris, roots or in rock crevices; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9.0 - 20.0 Distribution: Rio Changuinola, Rio Cricamola, Rio Uyama, Rio Guarumo and Rio Robalo Natural History Notes: Omnivorous, Preys upon worms, insects, insects, fish and plant matter. Characteristics: Turquoise-grey bodies lined with 8 - 9 black bands. Bars absent in the white form.