Apistogramma piauiensis Kullander, 1980
Apistogramma piauiensis
photo by DATZ

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:  2.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5; dH range: 2 - 10
Distribution:  South America: Parnaíba River basin, Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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