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Amazon dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma pertensis) — Cichlidae

Amazon dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma pertensis
Family: Cichlidae

The Amazon dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma pertensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 4 cm.

Length
3.9 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Amazon dwarf cichlid is a dwarf cichlid from fresh water of South America. The species grows to about 4 cm; males are blue-grey with red fin margins and a high dorsal fin, females yellow; it comes from the central Amazon basin. As a bottom-dweller it lives in soft, often blackwater streams among leaf litter and roots and eats small invertebrates and larvae. It is a cave or substrate brooder in which the female guards the brood. The fish is harmless to humans and is popular in the aquarium trade.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Amazon dwarf cichlid?

The Amazon dwarf cichlid has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.

Where does the Amazon dwarf cichlid live?

The Amazon dwarf cichlid lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Amazon dwarf cichlid get?

The Amazon dwarf cichlid grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.

Is the Amazon dwarf cichlid dangerous to humans?

No, the Amazon dwarf cichlid is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Amazone-dwergcichlide sourced
English name
Amazon dwarf cichlid sourced
Scientific name
Apistogramma pertensis
Family
Cichlidae
Other names
Yellow dwarf cichlid verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
3.9 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Blue sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
Yes sourced

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Apistogramma

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