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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Doublebanded dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma diplotaenia Kullander, 1987
Max Length
2.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent . Attains a maximum length 2.92 cm SL .

Scientific Name
Apistogramma diplotaenia
Authority
Kullander, 1987
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
24–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Vertebrae: 24 - 25. This elongate (depth 25.1-27.8% of SL), relatively small (

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Doublebanded dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 👄 Mouth Brooder 🛡️ Egg Guarder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

Eggs are attached to the roof of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 6 - 20. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the middle Negro River from San Carlos to the Arirará River.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
2.9cm
Vertebrae
25

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–29°C
pH Range
6–6.5
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
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1987

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