Umbrella cichlid
📖 Overview
Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects . Aquarium keeping: in pairs; 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 Umbrella cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Umbrella cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Umbrella cichlid is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Produces 50-70 eggs. The eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae. .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Subtropical; 24°C - 25°C
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Borelli's dwarf cichlid · Dwarf Cichlid · Umbrella Cichlid |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Acará · Cará-anão |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apistogramma aequipinnis | Ahl | 1938 | Synonym |
| Apistogramma reitzigi | Mitsch | 1938 | Synonym |
| Heterogramma borellii | Regan | 1906 | Synonym |
| Heterogramma ritense | Haseman | 1911 | Synonym |
| Heterogramma rondoni | Miranda Ribeiro | 1918 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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