Author: (Lacepède, 1803)
Comments: Inhabits open water and vegetated areas of lakes, lagoons and irrigation canals; females grow larger and are more frequently caught than males (Sudan); chiefly insectivorous, feeding on the bottom and in vegetation (Ref. 28714).  Affinities:  <i>P. ansorgii</i>, differ only by the small eyes, the thick caudal peduncle, numerous teeth on lower jaw and the uniform silvery color (<i>P. ansorgii</i> has a spot on the dorsal fin).