Pleasant cichlid (Apistogramma amoena)

Scientific name: Apistogramma amoena Cope, 1872

The Pleasant cichlid (Apistogramma amoena) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. Native range: South America, Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (R?o Ampiyacu).

Biology

Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apistogramma amoena
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.3
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (R?o Ampiyacu).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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