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Introduction: A relatively rare species of Gymnogeophagus that shares extreme similarities with both G. meridionalis and G. rhabdotus. G. setequedas possesses a limited distribution in the Rio Parana in Brazil and Paraguay, thus its rarity within the aquarium hobby. Scientific Name: Gymnogeophagus setequedas Etymology: "Gymno" is the Greek word for "naked", referring to the lack of scales in the head region. Geophagus is derived from the Greek word "Gea" meaning "Earth", and the Greek word "Phagein" meaning "to eat". Synonyms: None Distribution: Endemic to the Rio Parana in Paraguay and Brazil. Physical Description: Similar to G. meridionalis, differing in its lack of rounded dots on unpaired fins. This species is also similar to G. rhabdotus, differing in the lack of elongate dots or stripes on the caudal fin. Larger specimens can be further distinguished from both G. meridionalis and G. rhabdotus by the presence of a dark marginal line on the dorsal fin, which is absent in both of the former. G. setequedas can be distinguished from G. balzanii, G. gymnogenys, G. labiatus, G. lacustris, and G. australis by only having 23-25 scales along the lateral line versus the 26-29 seen in the other species. Size: 100 mm Water Parameters: N/A Recommended Tank Size: A pair of this species should be kept in a 30 gallon tank or larger. Breeding: N/A Original Description: N/A |
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