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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Redtailed dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma erythrura Staeck & Schindler, 2008
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
pelagic

📖 Overview

Redtailed dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma erythrura) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma erythrura
Authority
Staeck & Schindler, 2008
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Redtailed dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Redtailed 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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 5.2 - 6.4; dH range: 0 - 1. Tropical South America: Bolivia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🐟 Pelagic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

pH Range
5.2–6.4
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 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
Staeck & Schindler, 2008

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