Diagnostic Description
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The color pattern, seven dark red lines, and a characteristic arc at the connection between the postorbital stripe and the midlateral band distinguish this new species from all other known members of the genus Apistogramma. Lateral line 11-17/6-10.
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 6 - 7
Biology
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In typical black water river with loamy banks (Ref. 48504).
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest