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| Scientific Name: Lethrinops sp. "Green Face" |
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| Pronunciation: l
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| Common Name(s): Green Chest |
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| Habitat: Shallow sandy habitat near rocks |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 5"" |
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| Temperature: 78-82°F |
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| pH: 7.8-8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Hard |
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| Difficulty: 3 |
| Images: |
Adult male 
Adult male |
| Photo Credit: Dave Hansen |
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| Comments: |
| Like all Lethrinops species, L. sp. "Green Face" hunts by shoveling and filtering the substrate for food particles. Males have many large egg spots on the anal fin. This is not an assertive cichlid and can easily be oppressed by more active or dominant tank mates. Careful selection of tank mates is advised. |
