Apistogramma pertensis (Haseman, 1911)

Description


Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Cichliformes

Family: Cichlidae

Genus: Apistogramma

Species: Apistogramma pertensis (Haseman, 1911)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • South America: Amazon River basin, in the lower Negro River and from Manacapuru to Monte Alegre along the Amazon-Solimões River.
  • Biology


    Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).

    Habitat


    benthopelagic