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Ram Cichlids
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Ram Cichlids

Mikrogeophagus

Mikrogeophagus is a genus of small cichlids native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. Both species are popular with aquarists, especially M. ramirezi.

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3 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 3 known species

Blue Ram Cichlid

speciesMikrogeophagus ramirezi

Bolivian Ram Cichlid

speciesMikrogeophagus altispinosus

Bigspot Ram Cichlid

speciesMikrogeophagus maculicauda

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