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Apistogramma Species

Apistogramma are a dwarf cichlid from South America, most only growing to a maximum of 3 inches.

The name “Apistogramma” litterally means “irregular lateral line” which refers to the pattern on many of the Apistogramma’s, especially the females.

There are over 250 types recorded so far and more being found every year, some of these are the same species and just different colour variations, others are completely different species which are just waiting to be scientifically described.

These are truly one of the most under-rated tropical fish, with their brilliant colours and interesting personalities they are certainly a fish which should be kept when possible.

This is a list of some of the described Apistogramma species-

  1. Apistogramma Acrensis
  2. Apistogramma Agassizii
  3. Apistogramma Alacrina
  4. Apistogramma Amoena
  5. Apistogramma Angayuara
  6. Apistogramma Arua
  7. Apistogramma Atahualpa
  8. Apistogramma Baenschi
  9. Apistogramma Barlowi
  10. Apistogramma Bitaeniata
  11. Apistogramma Borellii
  12. Apistogramma Brevis
  13. Apistogramma Cacatuoides
  14. Apistogramma Caetei
  15. Apistogramma Commbrae
  16. Apistogramma Cruzi
  17. Apistogramma Diplotaenia
  18. Apistogramma Elizabethae
  19. Apistogramma Eremnopyge
  20. Apistogramma Erythura
  21. Apistogramma Eunotus
  22. Apistogramma Geisleri
  23. Apistogramma Gephyra
  24. Apistogramma Gibbiceps
  25. Apistogramma Gossei
  26. Apistogramma Guttata
  27. Apistogramma Hippolytae
  28. Apistogramma Hoignei
  29. Apistogramma Hongsloi
  30. Apistogramma Huascar
  31. Apistogramma Inconspicua
  32. Apistogramma Iniridae
  33. Apistogramma Inornata
  34. Apistogramma Juruensis
  35. Apistogramma Linkei
  36. Apistogramma Luelingi
  37. Apistogramma Maciliense
  38. Apistogramma Macmasteri
  39. Apistogramma Martini
  40. Apistogramma Meinkeni
  41. Apistogramma Mendezi
  42. Apistogramma Moae
  43. Apistogramma Nijsseni
  44. Apistogramma Norberti
  45. Apistogramma Ortmanni
  46. Apistogramma Panduro
  47. Apistogramma Pantalone
  48. Apistogramma Paucisquamis
  49. Apistogramma Payaminonis
  50. Apistogramma Personata
  51. Apistogramma Pertensis
  52. Apistogramma Piauiensis
  53. Apistogramma Pleurotaenia
  54. Apistogramma Pulchra
  55. Apistogramma Regani
  56. Apistogramma Resticulosa
  57. Apistogramma Rositae
  58. Apistogramma Rubrolineata
  59. Apistogramma Rupununi
  60. Apistogramma Salpinction
  61. Apistogramma Similis
  62. Apistogramma Staecki
  63. Apistogramma Steindachneri
  64. Apistogramma Taeniata
  65. Apistogramma Trifasciata
  66. Apistogramma Tucurui
  67. Apistogramma Uaupesi
  68. Apistogramma Urteagai
  69. Apistogramma Velifera
  70. Apistogramma Viejita
  71. Apistogramma Weisei

Originally posted 2009-09-13 12:03:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Tagged as: Apisto, Apistogramma, Apistogrammas, Dwarf Cichlid

Apistogramma Borelli (Umbrella cichlid)

Umbrella Cichlid Apistogramma Borelli Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Borelli are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaf litter of many lakes and rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. pH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and [...]

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Apistogramma Bitaeniata

Apistogramma Bitaeniata Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Bitaeniata are found hiding in amongst the leaf litter of slow to medium flowing rivers in South America, they are a bottom dwelling cichlids which are typically found in ‘black water’. pH: 5 – 6.5 Temperature: 26°C – 32°C Hardness: O dH – 6 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful [...]

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Apistogramma Alacrina

Apistogramma Alacrina Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Alacrina are found hiding in amongst the plants and leaves in rivers and ponds of the Rio Guaviare drainage. They are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. PH: 5.5 – 6.5 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small [...]

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Apistogramma Brevis

Apistogramma Brevis Family: Cichlidae Distribution: Apistogramma Brevis are found hiding in amongst the plants and rocks of the Uaupés River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil, they are a bottom dwelling cichlid which prefer to stay in one territory. pH: 5.5 – 7 Temperature: 24°C – 27°C Hardness: 2 dH – 10 dH Description: A small and generally peaceful [...]

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