[2] Adults individuals can grow up to 15 cm (6 inches) and have a lifespan of 3 to 5 years.

Its habitat is clear mountain streams, where specimens have been taken from the rocks and stones which compose the riverbed.

[2] Though this fish is small and so rarely eaten, there have been concerns on its harvesting for the pet trade.

Captive breeding has been attempted, succeeding in ICAR; this method has apparently also been replicated by fish farmers.

If captive breeding cannot fuel the stock needed for the aquarium trade, then it may have to be reassessed, potentially moving it to a higher threat category.