Diptychus maculatus Steindachner 1866

Potamodromous. Migrating within streams, migratory in rivers, e.g. Saliminus, Moxostoma, Labeo. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.

Occurs mainly in rocky, mountainous streams and lakes (Ref. 4832). Found in rivers with swift currents (Ref. 1441). Feed on benthic plants which are attached on rocks and stones and on associated benthic invertebrates (Ref. 40974).

fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes