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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Geisler´s dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma geisleri Meinken, 1971
Max Length
2.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Geisler´s dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma geisleri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, 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 geisleri
Authority
Meinken, 1971
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.8 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
21–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Geisler´s dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Geisler´s 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 ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 21°C - 29°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the region of the lower Trombetas River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
2.8cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
21–29°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 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
Meinken, 1971

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