Apistogramma meinkeni Kullander, 1980
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:  3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 6; dH range: 6 - 10
Distribution:  South America: Uaupés River basin, Amazon River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length is 6.0 cm TL (Ref. 12251). Eggs are deposited on the ceiling of caves and are tendered by the female parent (Ref. 47893).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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