differentiating G. albinos, altifrons, and suranimensis

[peathenster]

Thought I had both species in one of my pictures

Like Ed mentioned the lateral barring in G. abalios is very distinct, although they don't always show it under normal conditions. The larger midlateral spot and stripy tail patterns distinguish G. abalios from G. altifrons too.

If you can get them to breed, G. altifrons are immediately mouthbrooders whereas G. abalions are delayed mouthbrooders (I believe so.....Justin???)

G. altifrons in front (lower) and G. abalios in the back (upper)

 

[peathenster]

found another one

 

[AOmonsta]

I'm guessing you probably got these at Petsmart?

I'm going to get some from there soon so I can grow them out see what they actually are.

 

[GEO QUEEN]

If you can get them to breed, G. altifrons are immediately mouthbrooders whereas G. abalions are delayed mouthbrooders (I believe so.....Justin???)

Not sure of this. Just watched my G. Abalios Immediately pick up her eggs after the male fertilized them. Maybe it was a rare occasion but thats what she did. I know for sure orange head tapajos are delayed mouthbrooders because I've seen that happen with my pair. But just witnessed the G. Abalio immediately pick up the eggs

 

[peathenster]

Not sure of this. Just watched my G. Abalios Immediately pick up her eggs after the male fertilized them. Maybe it was a rare occasion but thats what she did. I know for sure orange head tapajos are delayed mouthbrooders because I've seen that happen with my pair. But just witnessed the G. Abalio immediately pick up the eggs

You are absolutely right - they are ovophiles

 

[chronick]

thanks for the info everyone, very insightful

 

[Piscine]

Nice photos peathenster!