Geophagus
Geophagus altifrons
An Amazonian cichlid that takes mouthfuls of the riverbed and sifts them for food.
Geophagus
Classic GeophagusGeophagus altifrons A sandy body, rusty crown and muted teal markings.
The in-game Classic design. Select the card to inspect it.
Reported length
26.5 cmWater type
FreshwaterScientific name
Geophagus altifronsReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
The Amazon basin, including tributaries in Brazil.
Habitat
River margins with sand, submerged wood and leaf litter, including shallow, gently flowing areas.
Diet in nature
Small animals and plant material found while searching sand and fine gravel.
Natural appearance
A deep-bodied eartheater. Its dark mid-flank spot becomes smaller as it grows and may disappear in large adults.
Did you know?
Sand passes through the mouth and gill openings during feeding; the edible pieces are retained.
The altifrons eartheater; similar Geophagus species are frequently confused in the aquarium trade.
Sources & species notes
- Nordic Cichlid Society — Geophagus altifronshttps://ciklid.org/artregister/art.php?ID=385
- Neotropical Ichthyology — Geophagus identification studyhttps://www.scielo.br/j/ni/a/hXLmL77v4h6CnWssWfyXfXm/?format=html
- FishBasehttps://www.fishbase.se/summary/Geophagus-altifrons.html
Explore this species’ in-game skins below. ChillTank includes artistic colourways as well as Classic designs; skin names and rarities are game concepts.























