Blue dwarf cichlid

Apistogramma eremnopyge

One dark seal hangs beneath the tail base

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

Blue dwarf cichlid is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 3.4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Apistogramma
Maximum length: 3.4 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Rio Pintuyacu, a tributary of the Rio Itaya in Peru.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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