Apistogramma meinkeni Kullander, 1980

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cichliformes

Family: Cichlidae

Genus: Apistogramma

Species: Apistogramma meinkeni Kullander, 1980

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • South America: Uaupés River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil.
  • Biology


    Maximum length is 6.0 cm TL (Ref. 12251). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic

    Conservation Status


    Least Concern

    Threat to Humans


    Harmless