| Geophagus altifrons "Tocantins" (Australian Variant 1) |
| Status within Australia: |
Widely available - most true altifrons sold in stores will be of this variety |
Characteristics:
Breeding Behaviour: |
Spotted caudal fin (spots can merge into lines as the fish get older), small squarish lateral spot (when fully showing), split lateral bars in adults (especially bars 2, 3 and 4), and head colouration is similar to body colour.
Immediate ovophilous.
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| Comments: |
This fish is only one of three true altifrons (which are not rumours or incorrectly labelled) in Australia, the other variants being the Tocantins Variant 2 and Manaus. Some individuals show a double lateral spot, usually only on one side.
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| International links: |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKS0C6z_ow0
http://www.amazon-exotic-import.de/Gallerie/Cichliden/Seiten/Geophagus%20altifrons%20Rio%20Tocantins.htm
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Flash: No - Photographs courtesy of fella/chevguy.
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Flash: Final Shot Only - Photographs courtesy of ozarowana.
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Flash: Overhead - Photographs courtesy of Schmuck.
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Flash: No - Photographs courtesy of japes.
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Flash: No - Photographs courtesy of Den.
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Flash: Yes (Except Last 2) - Photographs courtesy of mrfish.
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