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Ortmann's Cichlid (Apistogramma ortmanni)
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Ortmann's Cichlid (Apistogramma ortmanni) specimen
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Cichlidae

Ortmann's Cichlid

Apistogramma ortmanni

Horizontal stripes and dotted rows spread along the lower flanks

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

Ortmann's Cichlid is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 4.1 cm.

Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
4.1 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: Essequibo River drainage, including the Potaro and Rupununi rivers, Corantijn and Cuyuni River basins.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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