Agassiz's dwarf cichlid
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit clear, black and white water. Aquarium keeping: several females for one male; minimum aquarium size 60 cm . Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Agassiz's dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Agassiz's dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Produces up to 150 eggs. Eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae. .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: 0 - 12. Tropical; 26°C - 29°C South America: Amazon River basin, along Amazon-Solimões River from Peru through Brazil to the Capim River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Agassiz's dwarf cichlid is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Agassiz's dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Agassiz's dwarf cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Agassiz' dwarf cichlid · Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acará |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apistogramma parva | Ahl | 1931 | Synonym |
| Biotodoma agassizii | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
| Geophagus agassizii | Steindachner | 1875 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Agassiz's dwarf cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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