Apistogramma ortmanni (Eigenmann, 1912)

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cichliformes

Family: Cichlidae

Genus: Apistogramma

Species: Apistogramma ortmanni (Eigenmann, 1912)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • South America: Essequibo River drainage, including the Potaro and Rupununi rivers, Corantijn and Cuyuni River basins.
  • Biology


    Maximum length is 7.5 cm TL (Ref. 12251). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic