Re: unusual behavior

["Bolton Museum, Art Gallery & Aquarium" <bolnathist@gn.apc.org>]

I have seen references on occasion to behavioural plasticity in 
Apistogramma, in that males have been noted to assist females in 
the guarding of fry in a scenario where the young may be 
particularly under threat. Where certain stimuli are present this 
alternative behaviour pattern may be triggered, to ensure a better 
chance for survival of at least some of a male's progeny. We 
currently have some A. steindachneri in a well stocked display 
aquarium. It will be interesting to observe their behaviour if and 
when they start to reproduce.
Pete Liptrot
Bolton Museum Aquarium
Le Mans Crescent, Bolton BL1 1SE
01204 332200


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