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	Scientific Name: Herichthys steindachneri
	Pronunciation: h r- k-th z st n-d k-n r-
	Geo. Origin: Mainstream and tributaries of the R
	Habitat: Streams, Pools, Drainage Channels
	Diet: Carnivore
	Gender Differences: Dimorphic
	Breeding: Substrate Spawner
	Temperament: Highly Aggressive
	Conspecific Temperament: Extremely Aggressive
	Maximum Size: 14"
	Temperature: 80°F
	pH: 7.8
	Difficulty: 4

Images:

Adult ​

Photo Credit: Rusty Wessel

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Comments:

A Piscavore (fish eater). Spawn size may be up to 1000 and prefers to breed in caves. Females are slighly smaller than males.