[3] Native to Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and the Greater Sunda Islands (except Sulawesi and Java).

In Peninsular Malaysia, it is predominately found in Johor and Pahang, but also reported from the states of Negeri Sembilan, Perak and Kelantan.

It is a commonly found species in Singapore and can even be encountered outside the central catchment area of the island.

It is not known if the species occur in Malaysian Borneo, Brunei Darussalam or north Kalimantan, Indonesia.

[3] It can be found in clear forest streams and creaks with sandy or rocky bottom, spending most of its time near the surface searching for insects and other prey[5]