Apistogramma playayacu Römer, Beninde & Hahn, 2011
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 Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
 Max. size:  4.89 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  South America: Rio Napo system, Ecuador.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 14-16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Distinguished from congeners by the combination of the following characters: seven to eight horizontal rows of mostly triangular black spots along sides; rounded caudal fin, horizontally split spot on caudal base in males; straight, narrow cheek stripe, and body more high-backed compared to similar species.
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 15.12.11

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