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
Maximum length: 2.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: rio Trombetas in Brazil.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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