Geophagus ID

[Nikola]

I got 10 of these in summer 2010.Any gues what species are they? abalios maybe? I got them as Geophagus sp. Areoes,but as they grow,they show stripes on the tail...
They are about 15 cm now...

[DRE]

After a quick glance I'd say winemilleri

[Paulo José Alves]

Hi

I think they are a bit pale to be Winnemilleri, however they do have some similarities. Proximus would another possibility.

[Florent]

I agree with G. abalios, the vertical bars seems to be split in two, there is no black marking on cheek .

[DRE]

Is there a good summary on how to ID geos?

Spot, brood care, size, stripes, fin patterns, vertical stripes...

[Bas Pels]

Is there a good summary on how to ID geos?

Spot, brood care, size, stripes, fin patterns, vertical stripes...

yes, and further eventual dark marks on the operculums

[DRE]

were can that be found?

[Piotr Koba]

Look at that DRE:
http://www.theokaa.org/vb40/showthread. ... #post74173
There are many more species available now, but it might be helpful at times. Additionaly, you should also look for the description of G. abalios, G. winemilleri and G.dicrozoster by Lopez-Fernandez & Co. (2004). In this paper you'll find some additional drawings of black markings on these species.

[Daniel Smith]

Don't know if you have viewed it before but this site has lots of quality pics of all the more commonly kept species
http://www.geophagus.de/aqua_arten_g_br ... nchus.html
I find it very good for finding ID on unknown geos

Dan

[DRE]

Thanks guys!

[Nikola]

Thanks!