Apistogramma barlowi
| Apistogramma barlowi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Geophaginae |
| Genus: | Apistogramma |
| species complex: | Apistogramma cacatuoides complex |
| Species: | A. barlowi |
| Binomial name | |
| Apistogramma barlowi U. Römer, & I. J. Hahn, 2008 | |
Apistogramma barlowi is a species of dwarf cichlid in the Geophaginae subfamily. It was first located in Peru in 2000 and scientifically described in 2008. It lives in South America, and has only been found northwest of Pebas, Peru.[1] Apistogramma barlowi is a freshwater fish that grows to a length of 10 cm. The head is large. The specific name is in honor of the ichthyologist George W. Barlow.[2] 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.[3] 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 fast-flowing forest streams.
References
- ↑ Apistogramma barlowi Römer & Hahn, 2008 - FishBase
- ↑ Heok Hee Ng (16 June 2008). "New dwarf cichlid named after cichlid biologist". Practical Fishkeeping. Retrieved January 2016. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ Apistogramma Barlowi Archived November 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. - aquariumfishexperts.com