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| Scientific Name: Herichthys sp. "Blue Labridens" |
| Pronunciation: h
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| Geo. Origin: Atlantic slope of Mexico |
| Habitat: Streams, Pools, Drainage Channels |
| Diet: Carnivore |
| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
| Temperament: Aggressive |
| Conspecific Temperament: Highly Aggressive |
| Temperature: 76 - 80°F |
| pH: 7.8 |
| Difficulty: 4 |
Images: |
In breeding dress |
Photo Credit: Rusty Wessel |
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Comments: |
Strong jaws for crushing and eating food. Wild diet consists of hard shelled snails, aquatic insects, and smaller aquatic invertebrates. |