Aquarist Species: Geophagus sp. Alto Sinu
Aquarist: liamniven
Species Profile: Geophagus sp. Alto Sinu
Common Name: Gold Dust Eartheater
Species Photo by: Grover Atlas-Lee
Description: Undescribed trans-Andean eartheater from Colombia's Río Sinú, likely belonging to the mouthbrooding steindachneri "red hump" complex rather than true Geophagus. Golden-bronze body densely spangled with iridescent blue-green, dominant males developing a pronounced nuchal hump. Semi-aggressive — best kept as a multi-male group or single male with a harem.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: South America
Distribution: Río Sinú
Aquarist Notes
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Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2025
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Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes