Amazon dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma pertensis) fish species and information / pictures of Amazon dwarf cichlid - Apistogramma pertensis

Amazon dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma pertensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Apistogramma pertensis

Common Name
Amazon dwarf cichlid

Biology
Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).

Classification

Classified By
Haseman, 1911
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Cichlids (Cichlidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: Amazon River basin, in the lower Negro River and from Manacapuru to Monte Alegre along the Amazon-Solim?es River.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
23 °C
Water Temperature To
30 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; ; pH range: 5.5 - ? ; dH range: 5 - ? benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.24 s.e. 0.39 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
3.9 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=120)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated