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Apistogramma amoena (Cope, 1872) Pleasant cichlid |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 6 cm (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (Río Ampiyacu). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||