Apistogramma barlowi
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| Species complex: | Apistogramma cacatuoides complex
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| Species: | A. barlowi
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| Apistogramma barlowi U. Römer, & I. J. Hahn, 2008
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Apistogramma barlowi is a species of dwarf cichlid in the Geophaginae subfamily, found in forest streams northwest of Pebas town in northern Peru.[1] It was first discovered in Peru in 2000 and scientifically described in 2008.[1] Apistogramma barlowi is a freshwater fish that grows to a length of 6.5 cm (2.6 in).[2] There are two forms which occur in separate parts of its range: a red form that is darker and has red marks on the head, and a white form that is paler.[2] The specific name is in honor of the ichthyologist George W. Barlow.[3]
The fish has previously been known under the trade name Apistogramma sp. "mouthbrooder", "Maulbrüter" or "Brustband".
Spawning
This is a larvophilous mouthbrooder, which is unusual in the genus Apistogramma.[4] Like other apistos, they spawn in caves. After the fry have hatched, the female keeps them in her mouth until they are free-swimming.
Habitat
Apistogramma barlowi prefers relatively cool and clear fast-flowing forest streams with a acidic to neutral pH.[1] In one case, the habitat was a 1 m (3.3 ft) wide stream with a sandy bottom (no aquatic plants or large stones), a pH of 4.8 and a temperature of 29 °C (84 °F) (this is the upper limit of the usual temperature range of waters where the species occurs).[2]
References
- ^ a b c Apistogramma barlowi Römer & Hahn, 2008 - FishBase
- ^ a b c "Apistogramma barlowi". SeriouslyFish. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Heok Hee Ng (16 June 2008). "New dwarf cichlid named after cichlid biologist". Practical Fishkeeping. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013.
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