Sapayo cichlid (Andinoacara sapayensis)

Scientific name: Andinoacara sapayensis Regan, 1903

The Sapayo cichlid (Andinoacara sapayensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: South America, Pacific slope, in the Cayapas River drainage in northwestern Ecuador.

Sapayo cichlid care at a glance

Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)

Biology

Males defend the territory during breeding.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Andinoacara sapayensis
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Pacific slope, in the Cayapas River drainage in northwestern Ecuador.
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 (Fec=400)

Sources

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

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