Red head tapajos
Scientific Name: Geophagus pyrocephalus (described in 2022; previously Geophagus sp. ‘Red Head Tapajos’ or Geophagus sp. ‘Orange Head’)
Common Names: Red Head Tapajos, Tapajos Eartheater, Orange Head Tapajos
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Rio Tapajós, Amazon River basin, Brazil
Size: 12–18 cm (4.7–7.1 inches); males larger with longer fin streamers, females slightly smaller
Lifespan: 8–10 years with proper care
Small group (5–6): Minimum 55 gallons (75 gallons preferred for comfort).
Larger groups (8+): 90–125 gallons for social dynamics and space to sift substrate.
Temperature: 76–84°F (24–29°C)
pH: 5.5–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)