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| Scientific Name: Retroculus xinguensis |
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| Pronunciation: r
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| Geo. Origin: Rio Xingu |
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| Habitat: River Rapids and Fast-Flowing Water |
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| Diet: Omnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Dimorphic |
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| Breeding: Substrate Spawner |
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| Temperament: Peaceful |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 10" |
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| Temperature: 80°F |
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| pH: < 7 |
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| Water Hardness: Soft |
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| Difficulty: 5 |
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| Photo Credit: Pekka Katajisto |
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| Comments: |
| There is little known about R. xinguensis as it is rarely available for export. Clean water with good surface agitation is a must. Males have vibrant red dorsal and anal fins and grow larger than females. We are not aware of any spawning reports of this species currently. |
