Pleasant cichlid

Apistogramma amoena

One male territory circles several female realms

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Small
Tropical fish

Pleasant cichlid is a freshwater fish of freshwater habitats. Its source record singles out this identifying detail: One male territory circles several female realms.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Apistogramma
Maximum length: 6.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Rio Amazonas basin in Peru (Río Ampiyacu).

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