Apistogramma pertensis (Haseman, 1911)
Amazon dwarf cichlid
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:  3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5; dH range: 5
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin, in the lower Negro River and from Manacapuru to Monte Alegre along the Amazon-Solimões River.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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