Author: (Boulenger, 1912)
FBname: Striped topminnow
Remark: In <i>Micropanchax</i> in CofF (v, April 2020) following Skelton (2019: Ref. 120641).  However no evidence is presented in the latter publication.  More work is needed.
Comments: It is found in schools mainly in the shallow and vegetated part of small rivers, brooks and swamps, and in the shallow parts of lakes (Ref. 47311). Uncommon in floodplains (Ref. 52193). It feeds on insect larvae, daphnia and other small invertebrates (Ref. 52193). Typical serial spawner, laying eggs on vegetation (Ref. 52193). Useful as a mosquito control agent (Ref. 7248). Not a seasonal killifish. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).