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Apistogramma baenschi Römer, Hahn, Römer, Soares & Wöhler, 2004 |
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| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.27 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Distinguished from all other species of Apistogramma by the combination of the following characters: 5 complete, intense vertical bars; a narrow lateral band; distinct spots on the back; small and mostly round caudal peduncle; a round, in males red marginated, caudal fin; extremely prolonged lappets of, especially, the prior part of the dorsal fin of males; distinct anal spot and only during breeding care, broadened distal part of the suborbital stripe of females (Ref. 55328). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 April 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||