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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Striped dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma taeniata Günther, 1862
Max Length
4.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Striped dwarf cichlid (Apistogramma taeniata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Apistogramma taeniata
Authority
Günther, 1862
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Cichlidae
Genus
Apistogramma
Apistogramma
Species
Striped dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma taeniata

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Striped dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Striped dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Striped dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Striped dwarf cichlid is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: lower Tapajós River basin of the Amazon River basin, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
4.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

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
Günther, 1862

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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