Identification

A-number: 0

Taxonomy

A. trifasciata-lineage
   A. trifasciata-sublineage
      A. cacatuoides-group

Some males of this species have a red pattern in the caudal fin - they are called Apistogramma sp. "Shaly"
The males without a red pattern in the caudal fin - are called Apistogramma sp. "Rocafuerte"

Synonyms

Apistogramma sp. "Pantoja"

Distribution and habitat

We found this in 2012, in the Río Napo-drainage in Peru, very close to the Ecuador border.

Black-ish water; pH: 5.45  Conductivity: 8 microSiemens/cm  Temperature: 23.8°C

 

 

Water parameters

PH : 4,5 - 6,5
ppm : Very low

My Experience

Breeding

Not as easy to breed as other members of the A. cacatuoides group.