Author: (Duméril, 1861)
Comments: Occurs in swampy areas, small brooks and small streams and other bodies of quiet water in the savannah (Ref. 47774).  6 cm max TL (Ref. 3788).  Browses on algae and higher plant material, terrestrial and aquatic insects, notably culicid larvae and pupae and small beetles.  Males are smaller than females (Ref. 28714).  Not a seasonal killifish.  Is very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).