Mikrogeophagus maculicaude, the Brazilian ram, is a species of Mikrogeophagus described in 2022.
It was first collected in 1993, and until its formal description was commonly referred to as Mikrogeophagus sp. "Zweifleck" (translated variously as "Two-patch", "Twin Spot", etc.)
The species is found in the Pindaituba River (a tributary of the Sararé River, itself part of the upper Guaporé River basin) in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Description Average standard length is , while its long filamentous caudal fin extensions bring its average total length to In the aquarium The species has been seen for sale at online retail fish stores, albeit rarely.
See also List of freshwater aquarium fish
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