Borelli's Dwarf Cichlid and Similar Species
Apistogramma borellii
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Borelli's Dwarf Cichlid. Here are the key differences.
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Apistogramma cacatuoides
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Key differences: A. cacatuoides (Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid) males have a much more elaborate, lyre-shaped caudal fin with extended rays and often a 'spiky' dorsal fin. Their coloration is also distinct, often with more red and orange in the fins and a less uniform body color than A. borellii.
Apistogramma agassizii
Apistogramma agassizii
Key differences: A. agassizii males typically have a more pointed, lanceolate caudal fin and a more elongated body shape. Their lateral stripe is usually more continuous and prominent, and their coloration often includes more red and less blue/yellow than A. borellii.
Apistogramma trifasciata
Apistogramma trifasciata
Key differences: A. trifasciata is characterized by three distinct dark stripes on its body (hence 'trifasciata'). While A. borellii can have a lateral stripe, it rarely has the three distinct stripes of A. trifasciata. A. trifasciata males also tend to have more pronounced blue coloration and a more rounded caudal fin.
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