Andinoacara blombergi explained

Andinoacara blombergi is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is found on the South American Pacific slope, in the Esmeraldas River drainage in north-western Ecuador.^[1]

Etymology

The fish is named for Rolf Blomberg (1912-1996) because of his expeditions in Ecuador.^[1]

Description

Males can reach a length of 10.7cm (04.2inches) total in length.

Behaviour and ecology

The fish is an egglayer.

Notes and References

1. Wijkmark, N., Kullander, S.O. & Barriga S., R.E. (2012): Andinoacara blombergi, a new species from the río Esmeraldas basin in Ecuador and a review of A. rivulatus (Teleostei: Cichlidae). Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, 23 (2): 117-137.