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Name

Scientific name

Apistogramma commbrae

Described by

Authority Regan, Year 1906, Bracketed

Family

Cichlidae

Common names

A93, A94, Corumbá Dwarf Cichlid, Corumba Zwergbuntbarsch

Photograph credits

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Summary

The Corumbá dwarf cichlid, Apistogramma commbrae, is widespread in the Paraguay River watershed of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay.…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

50mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 15–27°C, pH 6–7.4

Hardness

1–6dGH

Conductivity

20–150 μS/cm

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Amazon, Guaporé, Madeira, Paraguay, Paraná

Writing

Etymology

Apistogramma: etymology not explained. Presumably from the Greek ápistos (Gr. άπιστος), meaning ‘unbelieving, doubtful’, and grámma (Gr. γράμμα), meaning ‘that…

Distribution

This species is widespread in the Paraguay River watershed (Paraná River system) in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay, above its confluence with the Sala…

Habitat

In the wild, Apistogramma commbrae habitats range from large rivers to small streams and even floodplains, but is always found in the shallow zones, particular…

In the wild, Apistogramma commbrae habitats range from large rivers to small streams and even floodplains, but is always found in the shallow zones, particularly where there is plentiful aquatic and riparian vegetation. Floating plants often feature heavily too. Unusually for Apistogramma, A. commbrae has frequently been found in water with a pH neutral to slightly alkaline, though typically it is found in slightly acidic water. Because of it's distribution through the South of South America, A. commbrae is subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations, with cool periods dropping water temperatures as low as 16 °C61 °F.

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Aquarium size

A relatively peaceful species, a 60 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm aquarium will suffice for a breeding pair or a small group.

Maintenance

Despite most imports of Apistogramma commbrae being wild stock, the species proves to be an excellent captive subject. Unlike many congeners, this species is u…

Water conditions

Temperature: 15 °C - 27 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.4 Hardness: 1 dGH - 6 dGH Relatively unfussy. Black water is not necessary but will be tolerated without issues. Despite…

Diet

Apistogramma spp. are chiefly carnivorous and feed mostly on benthic invertebrates in nature. In the aquarium live and frozen foods such as Artemia, Daphnia, M…

Behaviour and compatibility

Generally a peaceful fish, Apistogramma commbrae settles well into a calm community aquarium. Because Apistogramma commbrae prefers lower temperatures to conge…

Sexual dimorphism

Males are larger, more colourful and develop more extended fins than females. In spawning conditions and during broodcare the female will adopt a bright yellow…

Reproduction

Substrate spawner which normally lays its eggs in crevices or cavities among the décor. Apistogramma commbrae appears to be a monogamous species, with male sel…

Notes

Apistogramma commbrae and other members of the so-called A. commbrae species complex (see below) can be distinguished from congeners by the conspicuous double …

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Summary

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

Aquarium size

Water

Water conditions

Hardness

Conductivity

Behaviour

Temperament

Social needs

Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Writing

Etymology

Distribution

Habitat

Aquarium size

Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

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