A. cf. alacrina (Orteguaza) - wild male
Taxonomy
Kullander, S.O. 2004.
A.-regani-Lineage
A.-alacrina-Group
Apistogramma alacrina, a new species of cichlid fish (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from Colombia.
Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, 15: 41-48.
Kullander, S.O.
Synonyms
A. sp. "Rotpunkt" (Ortuguaza);
A. sp. "Montañita";
A. sp. "Red-point I";
A. sp. "Caquetá 1"
= A. cf. alacrina (Caquetá) 1?
Distribution and habitat
Río Orteguaza drainage (Upper Río Caquetá), Colombia.
Occurs in several tributaries; There are some slight differences in appearance between fish from the different locations. Compare with A. cf. alacrina (Orteguaza) {2}.
My Experience
Very easy to keep. Not very agressive when several pairs live in the same tank.
Breeding
Breeds easily if the surroundings are right.