The Peckoltia arenaria lives in the demersal, freshwater environment.
Peckoltia arenaria Eigenmann & Allen, 1942 which appears incorrect as the type locality for that species is in Peru. Sexing Males develop small teeth-like odontodes which adorn the leading pectoral fin rays and the back half of the fishes body. More
Carachama in Spanish (espaƱol)