Trophic Strategy
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Feeds on small insects, insect larvae and fish fry (Ref. 4833).
Biology
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Usually inhabits shallow, heavily shaded forest streams with a silt substrate. Also occurs in brackish mangrove swamps, often together with Aplocheilus parvus. Feeds on small insects, insect larvae and fish fry. Cultivated as a larvicidal fish (Ref. 4833). 10 cm max TL (Ref. 6028).Not a seasonal killifish. Is easy to maintain in the aquarium (Ref. 27139).
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
