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Etymology: Apistogramma: Greek, apisto = uncertain + Greek, gramma = graphic signal (Ref. 45335); alacrina: Named with reference to the dark lining of the pectoral fin base, resembling dark hair (Latin 'crinis') extending from an armpit (Latin 'ala', 'axilla').. More on author: Kullander.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical, preferred ?
South America: Orteguaza (Amazon basin) and upper Guaviare (Orinoco basin) river drainages in Colombia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 52483)
Short description
Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal
spines
(total): 16 - 17;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 7-8;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 6 - 13;
Vertebrae: 24 - 26. Distinguished uniquely from all other congeners in having a prominent dark blotch around the ventral base of the pectoral fin, separate from a small dark spot at the dorsal base of the pectoral fin (Ref. 52483).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Kullander, S.O., 2004. Apistogramma alacrina, a new species of cichlid fish (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from Colombia. Ichthyol. Explor. Freshwat. 15(1):41-48. (Ref. 52483)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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Estimates of some properties based on models
Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref.
82805): PD
50 = 0.5000 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.02239 (0.00860 - 0.05828), b=3.03 (2.81 - 3.25), in cm Total Length, based on LWR estimates for this (Sub)family-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trophic Level (Ref.
69278): 3.4 ±0.4 se; Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Resilience (Ref.
69278): Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec<1000).
Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Low vulnerability (10 of 100) .