Gephyra Apisto
Apistogramma gephyra
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A dwarf cichlid from the Rio Negro basin in Brazil. It closely resembles Apistogramma agassizii, from which it differs by the red edge of the dorsal fin. It reaches about 4 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Apistogramma gephyra
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
Origin
- Native region
- América do Sul
Water
- Temperature
- 23–30 °C
- pH
- 5.5–6
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 3.3 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Substrate or cave spawner
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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