Geophagus sp. "Pindare" (Parnaiba)

	Scientific Name: Geophagus sp. "Pindare" (Parnaiba)
	Pronunciation: j - -f -g s
	Geo. Origin: Rio Pindare
	Habitat: Fast-Flowing Water
	Diet: Omnivore
	Gender Differences: Monomorphic
	Breeding: Biparental Mouthbrooder
	Temperament: Peaceful
	Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 6"
	Temperature: 82°F
	pH: 6.7 - 7.4
	Water Hardness: Soft
	Difficulty: 2

Images:

Young adult Male Male Tank raised individual ​

Photo Credit: Philippe Burnel

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Comments:

This species is one of the hardier and more forgiving members of the genus. It is larvophilous.