Author: (Valenciennes, 1840)
Comments: Found in rivers and ponds, commonly in muddy pools and tanks (Ref. 41236).  Adults usually occur among marginal vegetation or roots in both still and slow-flowing waters.  Feed on plants, shrimps.  Insects and detritus (Ref. 6028).  Oviparous, distinct pairing possibly like other members of the same family (Ref. 205).