Pointy-headed dwarf cichlid
📖 Overview
Prefers smaller, muddy steams, influenced by whitewater with a thick layer of leaf liter and medium to comparatively high water temperatures .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 6; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 4 - 6.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pointy-headed dwarf cichlid is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0. Tropical South America: Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pointy-headed dwarf cichlid.
🔍 Similar Species
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