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Etymology: Apistogramma: Greek, apisto = uncertain + Greek, gramma = graphic signal (Ref. 45335); eremnopyge: Named for its identifying mark, a dark blotch on the lower caudal peduncle; noun in apposition.. More on author: Kullander.
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical, preferred ?
Distribution
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South America: Rio Pintuyacu, a tributary of the Rio Itaya in Peru.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 3.4 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 53325); 2.8 cm SL (female)
Short description
Morphology | Morphometrics
Dorsal
spines
(total): 16;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 7;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 6 - 7;
Vertebrae: 25. Presence of prominent dark blotch on the lower caudal peduncle, present in both males and females; narrow lateral band; absence of lateral spot; presence of caudal spot; four dentary lateralis openings; two post-lachrymal infraorbital lateralis openings; males with produced anterior dorsal fin lappets, produced rays dorsally and ventrally in caudal fin (Ref. 53325).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Ready, J.S. and S.O. Kullander, 2004. Apistogramma eremnopyge, a new species of cichlid fish (Teleostei: Cichlidae) from Peru. Zootaxa 564:1-10. (Ref. 53325)
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=0.00794 (0.00314 - 0.02013), b=3.14 (2.92 - 3.36), in cm Total Length, based on LWR estimates for this (Sub)family-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trophic Level (Ref.
69278): 3.2 ±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) .