Author: (Rüppell, 1829)
FBname: Arabian pupfish
Comments: Occurs in coastal zones, also found in oasis pools with hypersaline to fresh water (Ref. 3788).  Forms schools.  Chiefly a herbivorous species (Ref. 13530).  Spawn in areas where roots of hyacinth or other floating plants abound (Ref. 44327).  Not a seasonal killifish.  Very difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).