Lueling's Dwarf Cichlid
📖 Overview
Lueling's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma luelingi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.3 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 3 - 4; Anal soft rays: 5 - 6. This species is moderately elongate (depth 33.1-37.6%, head length 33.4-37.8% of SL); D XV-XVI,5-6; A III,5.i or IV,5-6 (usually 4 spines); gill rakers 1-2; lateral line rudimentary; a longitudinal dark lateral band, 2 (or 3) series of spots longitudinally on abdominal side, no midventral stripe; dorsal and caudal fin not modified in males up 2.6 cm with last dorsal spine length 11.7-15.5% of SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lueling's Dwarf Cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: Amazon River basin, in the Madre de Dios and Mamoré River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lueling's Dwarf Cichlid |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Luelings dværgcichlide |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kultakääpiöahven |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | apistograma · bujurqui |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lueling's Dwarf Cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Lueling's Dwarf Cichlid ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.