Green Discus Symphosodon aequifaciata originate in the central Amazon region, mostly from the Putumayo River in northern Peru, and from Brazil near Santarem and the lake of Tefé. Though highly variable in color and pattern, the wild Green Discus are rather bland in general.
A basic description of the wild Green Discus is a dark brownish to green body. There are nine vertical bars (though without the bold central bar), and they have irregular metallic streaks of green, blue, or turquoise on the belly, dorsal and anal fins, and on the dorsal area of the body. They reach a length of about 6" (15 cm).
One of the most striking variants, which is quite rare and expensive, is known as the Red Spotted Discus or Tefé Discus. It has red spots on its and tail, and sometimes over the entire body.
Of the many strains of captive bred Discus, the turquoise varieties are the most available. They are generally found in greens or blues with names such as; Brilliant Turquoise Discus, Red Turquoise Discus, Giant Turquoise Discus, and Cobalt Turquoise Discus.
Popular strains that have blue or green streaks over the entire body are called the 'Royal' Green Discus or 'Royal' Blue Discus.
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