Agassiz's dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma agassizii)

Scientific name: Apistogramma agassizii Steindachner, 1875

The Agassiz's dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma agassizii) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–29°C (79–84°F). Native range: South America, Amazon River basin, along Amazon-Solim?es River from Peru through Brazil to the Capim River basin.

Agassiz's dwarf cichlid care at a glance

Temperature: 26–29°C (79–84°F)

Biology

Inhabit clear, black and white water. Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 60 cm. Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Apistogramma agassizii
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: 0 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin, along Amazon-Solim?es River from Peru through Brazil to the Capim River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=150)