Elongated dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma angayuara

Its stomach holds an unusual feast of rhizopods

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

Elongated dwarf cichlid is a freshwater fish found in freshwater habitats. One memorable detail in its record is this: Its stomach holds an unusual feast of rhizopods.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Apistogramma
Water type: Freshwater