Author: (Steindachner, 1867)
FBname: Pennyfish
Comments: Occurs in small, slow-flowing streams and swamps where there is dense aquatic vegetation (Ref. 5259, 44894).  Tolerant of temperatures between 25° and 38°C, and a pH range of 4.5-8.1 (Ref. 44894).  Feeds primarily on aquatic insects and micro-crustaceans (Ref. 5259, 44894).  The smallest ambassid in Australia, with a life span of probably 2-3 years.  Sexual maturity is attained at the end of the first year and breeding has been recorded in the wet season in flooded swampy lagoons (Ref. 44894).