Author: (Bussing, 1980)
Comments: Mainly in waters of moderate to high current velocity between 525 and 695 m elevation, also abundant in a pool with much vegetation and little current.  More abundant in waters of greater current velocity.  Always swims near a grass or undergrowth refuge over muddy or sand bottoms.  Eats aquatic insects (Ref. 36880).  Not a seasonal killifish.  Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).