Geophagus altifrons
Variants
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Geophagus altifrons "Manaus"
Geophagus altifrons "Tapajos"
Geophagus altifrons "Tocantins"
Geophagus altifrons "Trombetas"
Geophagus altifrons "Xingu"
Geophagus cf. altifrons "Aripuana I"
Geophagus cf. altifrons "Aripuana II"
Characteristics:
  • The lack of any black face markings
  • Highly spotted tail (spots do join to form stipes in some individuals, especially in mature fish)
  • High head profile
  • 7 lateral bars
  • Small or no lateral spot
  • Immediate brooding behaviour
  • A green sheen to the body
  • International links: Cichlid-Forum Profile
    FishBase Profile