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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bloodgill dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma acrensis Staeck, 2003
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bloodgill dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma acrensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma acrensis
Authority
Staeck, 2003
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bloodgill dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bloodgill dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bloodgill dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bloodgill dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Rio Acre and the upper Rio Purus basins.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Staeck, 2003

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