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Apistogramma cf. alacrina (Putumayo, Colombia)

A. cf. alacrina (Putumayo) - wild male



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Identification

A-number: 0

Taxonomy

Kullander, S.O. 2004.

Apistogramma alacrina, a new species of cichlid fish (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from Colombia.
Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, 15: 41-48.


A.-regani-lineage
   A.-alacrina-group
      A.-alacrina-complex

Synonyms

A. sp. "Rotpunkt"

Distribution and habitat

Collected in the Departemento Putumayo, Colombia (in 2015)

Water parameters

PH : 4,5 - 6
ppm : Low

My Experience

Most of the time very calm and peaceful fishes. They did well in groups in 160-liters (100cmx40x40) tanks, even when breeding.

Breeding

Breeds as easily as other members of the A.-alacrina-group.
The males did not behave polygamousely in my tanks.