Author: Géry & Zarske, 2002
Comments: A shy species (probably the most timorous pencil-fish species), living mainly on the surface and hidden, when possible, under a floating leaf or other hiding possibility.  Swims actively, in a fitful manner, the moving of the pectorals is alternative, not symmetric.  In captivity, accepts all foods, including dry ones, but only on the surface, neglecting what falls on the bottom.  No peculiar nocturnal coloration; no direct courtship was yet observed, only short hunts against each other (within and between sexes) without real fights (Ref. 47610).