Geophagus Aripuana

[Phenomena]

Hi all,

Someone I know has a handfull of "Geophagus Aripuana" (as far as the person knows). I was told that they were imported and rare (in Australia anyway).

I did a little bit of Google search and found that Ariapuana refers to a locality. I also found that there are 3 Geophagus species with Aripuana locality:

- Geophagus cf. altifrons "Aripuana 1"

- Geophagus cf. altifrons "Aripuana 2"

- Geophagus cf. argyrostictus "Aripuana"

Do we have any or all of these?

Thanks,

DD

[AMK]

"Aripuana" is indeed a location.

I too have read about those 3 species you mentioned.

And I keep and breed the G. altifrons (Aripuana I) variety.

cheers

Andrew

[Phenomena]

Hi Andrew,

What's the difference between Aripuana 1 and 2?

Thanks,

DD

[crabros]

Hi Guys,

I think that Aripuana1 has a deeper body and more vividly patterned caudal fin. That's the diffrence.

HTH

Brett

[crabros]

Hi Back again,

These are here.

Geophagus altifrons 'rio tocatins'

Geophagus altifrons 'rio xingu'

Geophagus dicrozoster

Geophagus sp.'araguaia'

Geophagus sp. 'pindare'

Hope this helps you guys out.

Brett

[Phenomena]

Hi Brett,

Thanks for the info. I'm more confused , are you saying that these aren't here?

- Geophagus cf. altifrons "Aripuana 1"

- Geophagus cf. altifrons "Aripuana 2"

- Geophagus cf. argyrostictus "Aripuana"

Regards,

DD

[crabros]

Hi mate,

I'll do some digging around and find out for you but at this stage I would say no.

HTH

Brett