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| Scientific Name: Apistogramma agassizii |
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| Geo. Origin: Rio Ucayali (Peru) to lower Rio ***** (Brazil) |
| Habitat: Leaf litter |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Cave Spawner |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 3.5" |
| Temperature: 80°F |
| pH: < 7 |
| Water Hardness: Soft |
| Difficulty: 3 |
Images: |
Blue and Gold male Blue and Gold male Wild male Male Male |
Photo Credit: Eric Martina |
Comments: |
The species A. agassizii, as it is presently understood, is possibly a series of closely related sibling species. At least three known geographically distinct populations, plus additional isolated populations, presently listed as |