Life Cycle
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In captivity with not enough hiding places the male can kill females, who aren't ready to spawn (Ref. 1672).
Biology
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Occurs in swamps, pools and swampy parts of brooks and small streams in the humid coastal rainforest. Bottom spawner, 2 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139).
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial