The Mendez dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma mendezi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Mendez dwarf cichlid is a dwarf cichlid (Cichlidae) from clear and blackwater streams of the Rio Negro region in Brazil. The species grows to about 6 cm; the male is larger and brightly coloured with blue, yellow and red tints and spreading fins, the female yellow and smaller. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among leaf litter, roots and plants and snaps at small invertebrates and insect larvae. The female is a caring cave brooder that fiercely defends the young. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mendez dwarf cichlid?
The Mendez dwarf cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly multicoloured.
Where does the Mendez dwarf cichlid live?
The Mendez dwarf cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Mendez dwarf cichlid get?
The Mendez dwarf cichlid grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Mendez dwarf cichlid dangerous to humans?
No, the Mendez dwarf cichlid is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Apistogramma
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