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| Scientific Name: Geophagus altifrons (Rio Xingu) |
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| Pronunciation: j
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| Geo. Origin: Rio Xingu |
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| Habitat: Riverine |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Biparental Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 12" |
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| Temperature: 79°F |
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| pH: 6 - 8 |
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| Water Hardness: Neutral |
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| Difficulty: 3 |
| Images: |
Adult 
Adult |
| Photo Credit: J |
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| Comments: |
| Possibly the most magnificant looking Eartheater. This species is less interested in green food than other Geophagus and will eat very small fish if they can be fit into their mouth. |
