Also called the Yellow Dwarf Cichlid and the Umbrella Cichlid or Umbrella Apisto, Borelli’s Dwarf Cichlid is native to northern Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil. These fish tend to inhabit the creeks and tributaries of the Rio Paraguay and Rio Parana as well as the surrounding basins. Females of this species tend to have light grey or white bodies ornamented with vibrant yellow coloration on the face and fins while males have more blue in their coloration. Many specimens also exhibit a faded or partial dark lateral stripe extending from the eye to the base of the caudal fin.