Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid and Similar Species
Apistogramma agassizii
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid. Here are the key differences.
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Apistogramma cacatuoides
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Key differences: Known as the 'Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid', A. cacatuoides males have a distinctive 'spiky' dorsal fin and often a more pronounced 'flame' pattern on the caudal fin. Their body shape is generally more robust, and their coloration tends to be more orange/red than the blues/greens often seen in A. agassizii.
Apistogramma borellii
Apistogramma borellii
Key differences: A. borellii, or 'Umbrella Dwarf Cichlid', typically has a more rounded caudal fin and a less elongated body shape. Males often display a 'checkerboard' pattern on their flanks and a more uniform blue or yellow body color without the strong lateral stripe of A. agassizii.
Apistogramma trifasciata
Apistogramma trifasciata
Key differences: A. trifasciata is characterized by three distinct dark stripes on its body (one lateral, two dorsal) and often a more pronounced blue iridescence. Its caudal fin is typically rounded or slightly lyre-shaped, but lacks the extreme variations seen in A. agassizii.
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