male apistogramma mendezi, rare exotic freshwater dwarf cichlid fish in beautiful coloration, caught near barcelos, rio negro

amazonas america animal apisto apistogramma aqua aquadesign aquarium aquascape aquatic aquatrade barcelos beautiful biotope blackwater brazil breeding bright business care caught cichlid cichlidae coloration conditions controlled decoration decorative design detail dwarf eco ecology endemic exotic fauna fish fishkeeping free freshwater habitat healthy import instinct male mendezi natural nature negro ordinary ornamental pet piaba project protection rare red rio south space stripe tank threat underwater vulnerable water wild young