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Cichliformes (Cichlids, convict blennies) >
Cichlidae (Cichlids) > Geophaginae
Etymology: Apistogramma: Greek, apisto = uncertain + Greek, gramma = graphic signal (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: Dr Hermann Meinken (1896–1976) was a German amateur ichthyologist and a pioneer in the keeping of tropical fish in aquaria. [...] (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Kullander.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / djupintervall / distribution range
Ekologi
; sötvatten bentopelagisk; pH range: 5.0 - 6.0; dH range: 6 - 10. Tropical; 22°C - 29°C (Ref. 13614)
South America: Uaupés River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil.
Size / Vikt / Age
Könsmognad: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 3.5 cm SL hane/ej könsbestämd; (Ref. 36377); 4.5 cm (female)
Maximum length is 6.0 cm TL (Ref. 12251). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Könsmognad | Reproduktion | Lek | Ägg | Fecundity | Larver
30-50 eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae (Ref. 47893).
Kullander, S.O., 2003. Cichlidae (Cichlids). p. 605-654. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 36377)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-1)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Verktyg
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Estimates based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.5000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.01820 (0.00845 - 0.03919), b=2.99 (2.82 - 3.16), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this Genus-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trofisk nivå (Ref.
69278): 3.3 ±0.4 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resiliens (Ref.
120179): Hög, lägsta populationsfördubblingstid mindre än 15 månader (tm<1; Fec=30-50).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (10 of 100).
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