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Argentine Humphead

Gymnogeophagus balzanii

The Argentine Humphead (Gymnogeophagus balzanii) is a subtropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 12 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 21–25 °C.

Size: 12 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
Temperature: 21–25 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Climate zone: Subtropical

In the aquarium

Temperature21–25 °C

pH6.5–7.5

Hardness5–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusGymnogeophagus
SpeciesGymnogeophagus balzanii

Quick answers

Argentine Humphead size: how big does it get?: It grows to 12 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
Argentine Humphead water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 21–25 °C, pH 6.5–7.5, hardness 5–15 °dGH.
Argentine Humphead: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.