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Etymology: Apistogramma: Greek, apisto = uncertain + Greek, gramma = graphic signal (Ref. 45335); baenschi: Named after Hans A. Baensch, a famous German publisher..
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
South America: Peru.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 55840)
Short description
Morphology | Morphometrics
Distinguished from all other species of Apistogramma by the combination of the following characters: 5 complete, intense vertical bars; a narrow lateral band; distinct spots on the back; small and mostly round caudal peduncle; a round, in males red marginated, caudal fin; extremely prolonged lappets of, especially, the prior part of the dorsal fin of males; distinct anal spot and only during breeding care, broadened distal part of the suborbital stripe of females (Ref. 55328).
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Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Römer, U., I. Hahn, E. Römer, D.P. Soares and M. Wöhler, 2004. Apistogramma baenschi sp. n. Beschreibung eines weiteren geophaginen Zwergcichliden (Teleostei: Perciformes) aus Peru. Das Aquarium (422):15-30. (Ref. 55840)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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