The type locality is a large swamp with muddy bottom; very shallow at the time of the sampling, where some places are not more than 5 cm deep .
Diagnosis: Distinguished from other members of the genus by its color pattern which includes a lateral band and abdominal stripes that become darker and have much lighter interspaces on the caudal peduncle and a caudal spot that is divided into elongated blotches continuing the lateral band and upper two abdominal stripes, respectively .
Behavioural data for Sapphire dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Sapphire dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.
Reproduction data for Sapphire dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Brazil.
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