Andinoacara sapayensis (Regan, 1903)
Sapayo cichlid

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Cichlasomatinae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 12
Distribution:  South America: Pacific slope, in the Cayapas River drainage in northwestern Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Males defend the territory during breeding (Ref. 2060).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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