Author: (Meek, 1904)
FBname: Variable platyfish
Comments: Occurs in warm springs, weedy canals and ditches (Ref. 5723).  Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020).  Used for genetic research (Ref. 4537).  Aquarium keeping:  minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).