Author: (Günther, 1894)
FBname: Eastern happy
Comments: Occurs in vegetated areas in shallow water, but also found in rivers and streams around the lake.  Feeds on invertebrates, algae, plants, small fishes and plankton (Ref. 5595). Ovophilic, agamous (Ref. 52307) maternal mouthbrooder (Ref. 6307, 52307).