Retroculus xinguensis is one of the most iconic cichlids of the Xingu rapids. This large, beautifully coloured cichlid dominates the shallow water pepple and bedrock substrates of the Rio Xingu. Check out this amazing in it's natural habitat. Skip forward to the last 7 minutes to see Retroculus xinguensis breeding in nature.

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Index:
00:01 introduction Rio Tapanahony, Suriname
01:01 threats to South Suriname rivers
01:24 Podostomaceae, the river weed plants
02:04 habitat in rainy season
02:30 earth eater, Guianacara in nature
03:19 Pimelodella habitat
03:26 Jupiaba in nature
03:53 Leporinus granti in nature
04:10 Geophagus harreri in nature
04:55 Leporinus maculatus in nature
05:00 Crenicichla multispinosa in nature pike cichlid
05:35 lighting effects in the habitat
06:27 Hypomasticus despaxi in nature
07:05 Conclusion, Rio Tapanahony

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