Author: Steindachner, 1867
FBname: Agassiz's glassfish
Remark: Type data: unknown status and whereabouts.
Comments: Inhabit streams, ponds, swamps (Ref. 5259, 44894), rivers, creeks, reservoirs and drainage ditches (Ref. 44894); occurring in areas with plenty of weed cover at temperatures from 18°-27°C.  Feed on small crustaceans.  Spawn early in the morning:  males display fins while chasing the female, swimming in a zigzag pattern.  Demersal eggs are deposited and fertilized on vegetation with larvae hatching after 24 hours (Ref. 7311).  Similar in appearance to <i>A. agrammus</i> and <i>A. mulleri</i>.