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Apistogramma cacatuoides Hoedeman, 1951 Cockatoo cichlid |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, in tributaries of the Ucayali, Amazon and Solimôes rivers from the Pachitea River to Tabatinga. | |||
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| Biology: | Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||