Author: (Gianferrari, 1927)
FBname: Rhodes minnow
Remark: In <i>Ladigesocypris</i> in CofF.  Needs further work for confirmation.
Comments: A short-lived species which inhabits lakes, rivers, springs, and associated wetlands (Ref. 26100).  Found in slow-flowing stretches of streams, especially roots of trees, bank cavities and among vegetation.  Larvae occur along banks among vegetation.  Feeds on  aquatic invertebrates and algae, mainly on plant material in summer.  Juveniles and adults die in large number during summer and autumn drought.  Spawns among aquatic vegetation, especially filamentous algae.  Threatened due to water abstraction in dry season and habitat destruction (Ref. 59043).