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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Redseam dwarf cichlid

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

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Apistogramma gephyra
Authority
Kullander, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.3 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
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
Redseam dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma gephyra

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Redseam dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Redseam dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Redseam dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Max. 200 eggs, female tends the clutch . Eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0; dH range: ? - 5. Tropical; 23°C - 30°C South America: lower Negro River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
3.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–30°C
pH Range
5.5–6
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
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Kullander, 1980

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Redseam dwarf cichlid is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Redseam dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Redseam dwarf cichlid has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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