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Macmaster's dwarf cichlid
Apistogramma macmasteri
5.5 cm
Adult size
50 L
Minimum volume
4
Minimum group
5 years
Lifespan
Water parameters
Understand these values- Genus
- Apistogramma
- Diet
- carnivore
- Social life
- harem
In the wild
Overview
Described by Kullander in 1979, this Apistogramma carries the code A120 in the DATZ system; a neighbouring population is coded A122 and the ornamental “red” form A121.
- Scientific name
- Apistogramma macmasteri Kullander, 1979
- Classification
- Cichliformes › Cichlidae
- IUCN Red List
- Near threatened (NT)
Natural habitat
Colombia: upper Río Meta basin (ríos Guaytiquía and Metica), Orinoco system
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
It is only known from the basins of the ríos Guaytiquía and Metica, in the upper Río Meta, a tributary of the Orinoco in Colombia.
Behaviour
It is kept with one male for several females; the female lays her eggs on the ceiling of a cave and cares for eggs and larvae alone. Aquarium-bred fish do well in a peaceful community tank, wild ones rather alone or with small midwater fish, without other Apistogramma. Mostly carnivorous, it needs live or frozen prey.
Sources:FishBase Seriously Fish GBIF · Base map: Natural Earth