Apistogramma
| Apistogramma | |
|---|---|
| Apistogramma bitaeniata | |
| Apistogramma hongsloi | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Cichlinae |
| Tribe: | Geophagini |
| Subtribe: | Geophagina |
| Genus: | Apistogramma Regan, 1913 |
| Type species | |
| Mesops taeniatus Günther, 1862 | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Heterogramma Regan, 1906 | |
Apistogramma is a large genus of freshwater fish in the family Cichlidae native to South America, but also commonly kept in aquariums. They are dwarf cichlids that mostly feed on tiny animals and have breeding behaviors that vary depending on the exact species.
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