Maroni eartheater (Geophagus harreri)

Scientific name: Geophagus harreri Gosse, 1976

The Maroni eartheater (Geophagus harreri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. Native range: South America, Marowijne River basin.

Biology

Frequently occurs downstream of cascades, in very sunny zones of shallow channels with medium to strong current. Caught along with other species like Crenicichla multispinosa, Parodon guyanensis, Moenkhausia georgiae and Harttia surinamensis.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Geophagus harreri
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.3
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Marowijne River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)