| Geophagus abalios |
| Status within Australia: |
In trouble, with less than 10 known individuals. |
| Incorrectly labelled: |
Geophagus dicrozoster |
Characteristics:
Breeding Behaviour: |
This species is very similar to Geophagus sp. "Columbia / Venezuela". Both species have striped caudal fins and a red iris. Geophagus abalios has a more square and smaller lateral spot compared to Geophagus sp. "Columbia / Venezuela". Juvenile Geophagus abalios show 6-7 solid lateral bars, which split into double lateral bars as adults. (See Geophagus abalios is not always Geophagus abalios translated version to come).
Immediate ovophilous (picks up eggs immediately).
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| Comments: |
Came into the country and has been incorrectly sold as Geophagus dicrozoster. This fish is very similar to G. abalios "Tamanaco"
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| International links: |
http://www.amazon-exotic-import.de/Gallerie/Cichliden/Seiten/Geophagus cf. abalios Tamanaco II.htm
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