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| Scientific Name: Otopharynx argyrosoma |
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| Habitat: Sand |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
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| Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 7" |
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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 |
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Adult male |
| Photo Credit: Ad Konings |
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| Comments: |
| Lives in shallow and deep water. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and plankton found in the sand. Males build nests in the the sand to potential partners. There is often confusion between O. argyrosoma and other species. O. argyrosoma has red blotches on the sides. |
