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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Sunset dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma atahualpa Römer, 1997
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Sunset dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma atahualpa) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma atahualpa
Authority
Römer, 1997
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sunset dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sunset dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Sunset dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae (Ref 47893).

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Nanay River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2014

📊 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
Römer, 1997

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