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Apistogramma trifasciata (Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903) |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.6 cm (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.5; dH range: 2 - 5, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, in the Guaporé drainage in Brazil; Paraná River basin, in the Paraguay River drainage in Brazil and Paraguay, and in the middle Paraná River drainage in Argentina. | |||
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| Biology: | Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves (Ref. 1672). Biparental care of eggs and larvae (Ref. 1672). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||