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Name
Scientific name
Geophagus parnaibae
Described by
Authority Staeck & Schindler, Year 2006
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 5 credited
Summary
Geophagus parnaibae is a comparatively small cichlid endemic to the rio Parnaíba drainage in Piauí and Maranhão, northeastern Brazil. Only …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 100 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–31°C, pH 6.5–7.6
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, das Balsas, Longa, Parnaíba, Poti
Writing
Etymology
Geophagus: from the Greek geo, meaning 'earth', and phagos, meaning ' to eat'. parnaibae: refers to the distribution of this species within the rio Parnaíba dr…
Distribution
Endemic to the rio Parnaíba drainage in the states of Piauí and Maranhão, northeastern Brazil with type locality 'Richao Ponti near Timon, drainage of the rio …
Habitat
According to the description this species inhabits smaller tributaries with substrates of sand in which flow rate can be strong during the rainy season. During…
Aquarium size
An aquarium with a base measuring 100 ∗ 45 cm or more is required.
Maintenance
The most essential item of décor is a soft, sandy substrate so that the fish can browse naturally (see 'Diet'). Coarser materials such as gravel or small pebbl…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 31 °C pH: Samples taken from several collection sites between the months of April-September revealed values to fluctuate between 6.5 – 7.6. H…
Diet
Geophagus spp. are benthophagous by nature, employing a method of feeding whereby mouthfuls of substrate are taken and sifted for edible items with the remaini…
Behaviour and compatibility
Unless breeding this species is surprisingly peaceful and will not predate on fishes larger than a few millimetres in length. Suitable tankmates are far too nu…
Sexual dimorphism
No external differences have been observed except during spawning when the ovipositor of the female is visible.
Reproduction
Substrate-spawning, ovophilous, biparental mouthbrooder that has been bred on numerous occasions in aquaria. There doesn't appear to be any particular trigger …
Notes
Although only described in 2006 this species has been known in the hobby since at least 1988 when it was imported to Germany and traded as G. sp. 'Parnaíba'. A…
References
References
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