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Apistogramma gephyra Kullander, 1980 |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4 cm (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6; dH range: 5 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: lower Negro River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil. | |||
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| Biology: | Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||