Author: Steindachner, 1892
FBname: Ceylon killifish
Comments: Usually inhabits shallow, heavily shaded forest streams with a silt substrate.  Also occurs in brackish mangrove swamps, often together with <i>Aplocheilus parvus</i>.  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).