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Apistogramma pertensis (Haseman, 1911) Amazon dwarf cichlid |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5; dH range: 5 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, in the lower Negro River and from Manacapuru to Monte Alegre along the Amazon-Solimões River. | |||
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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 | |||