Balitoropsis zollingeri, locally known as Puting Beliung Jawa or Hillstream Lizard Loach, is a member of the family Balitoridae. This species can be found on the Malay Peninsula and in Indonesia. It is reported from the Dungun, Endau, Golok, Muar, Pahang and Terengganu River basins. This species primarily inhabits swift, clear-watered, and rocky torrential streams. Although Balitoropsis zollingeri is a common species, it is not found abundantly. Due to its distinct and natural-looking colouring, Balitoropsis zollingeri attracts aquarium enthusiasts. The body colour of B. zollingeri ranges from light brown to olive green, with irregular patches and spots in darker colours that help to blend into its natural habitat. This complex camouflage provides adequate concealment for this fish among rocks and vegetation and from predators. There are 6−7 diffuse dark patches on the dorsal and lateral surfaces.

Balitoropsis zollingeri is a nocturnal species that is active primarily at night or in dim light, and most of their diets are algae and detritus on boulders and substrates. This fish has some potential for aquarium commerce but is not fished commercially and its lifespan is estimated to be around 5 to 8 years. The maximum length this species can attain is up to 10 cm (Kottelat et al., 1993). It is classified as Least Concern species on the IUCN Red List (Ahmad, 2019).