DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -G. brasiliensis was previously described as Chromis brasiliensis. The genus Geophagus is polyphyletic and therefore requires revision.

Detailed explanation-2: -This species is carnivorous, scavenger, soil-eating and omnivorous . Naturally, it tends to dig into the sand and transform its environment. Although slightly territorial, Geophagus winemilleri is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. A new species of Geophagus sensu stricto is described from the Tapajos River basin, Brazil, elevating the number of species of the genus to 21. The new species is of commercial importance and is known in the aquarist trade as Geophagus ‘red head’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Geophagus brasiliensis (Quoy & Gaimard 1824) Native to coastal drainages of eastern and southern Brazil and Uruguay. Released by aquarist into the Tweed River system, New South Wales, and the Swan River system, Western Australia.