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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Caete river dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma caetei Kullander, 1980
Max Length
3.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Caete river dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma caetei
Authority
Kullander, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Apistogramma
Apistogramma
Species
Caete river dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma caetei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Caete river dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Caete river dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Caete river dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Max. 200 eggs are deposited on the cave ceiling. Female tends the clutch . Is a harem spawner when the opportunity arises .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 23°C - 30°C South America: Apeú and Caete rivers in Bragança, Pará, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
3.6cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–30°C
pH Range
6.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1980

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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