Bogotá Grunt
NameBogotá Grunt
Scientific NameGrundulus bogotensis
Common NamesBogotá Grunt, Bogotá River Grunt, Capitán de la Sabana
FamilyCharacidae
OriginSouth America, Colombia, Bogotá savanna
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)59-72
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-specific tank, Robust, similarly sized cool-water characins, Robust, similarly sized cool-water cyprinids
Description
Grundulus bogotensis is a robust characin endemic to the high-altitude wetlands and rivers of the Bogotá savanna in Colombia. This brownish-gold fish is primarily insectivorous in the wild, making it a predator of small invertebrates. It requires cooler water temperatures and specific conditions to thrive in captivity.
