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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Meinken's Dwarf Cichlid

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

📖 Overview

Maximum length is 6.0 cm TL . Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent .

Scientific Name
Apistogramma meinkeni
Authority
Kullander, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Apistogramma
Apistogramma
Species
Meinken's Dwarf Cichlid
Apistogramma meinkeni

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Meinken's Dwarf Cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Meinken's Dwarf Cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Meinken's Dwarf Cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Fecundity
30–50eggs

30-50 eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 6 - 10. Tropical; 22°C - 29°C South America: Uaupés 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
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–29°C
pH Range
5–6
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 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
Kullander, 1980

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Meinken's Dwarf Cichlid · Meinkens Dwarf Cichlid · Tefe Apisto
🇫🇮Finnish raitapyrstökääpiöahven

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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