Steindachner´s dwarf cichlid
📖 Overview
One male has a harem of several females; 60-120 eggs are laid in caves; male defends all nesting sites . Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves . Largest male measures 6.53 cm SL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Steindachner´s dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Steindachner´s dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
One male has a harem of several females; 60-120 eggs are laid in caves; male defends all nesting sites .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.2 - 6.8; dH range: 3 - 10; non-migratory. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Essequibo, Demerara and Mahaica River drainages, and from the Marowijne River to the Corantijn River basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Steindachner´s dwarf cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 14 records indexed .
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