Author: Graf, Herder & Hadiaty, 2015
Comments: Found in small rainforest creeks. The collection sites have clear and tannin-stained water.  The typical habitats were composed of muddy substrate, with only one site consisting of submerged aquatic vegetation (<i>Barclaya sp.) .  Undisturbed habitats were partially covered by forest canopy, whereas disturbed sites were exposed to sunlight.  Occurs together with <i>Melanotaenia goldiei, <i>Melanotaenia rubrostriata, <i>Pseudomugil sp., and <i>Ambassis agrammus.  Prefers shallow (10-20 cm depth) areas usually covered with floating grass.  Attains sexual maturity at approximately 2.5 cm SL and age of 6 months based on aquarium observations (Ref. 113073).