Orinoco eartheater (Biotodoma wavrini)

Scientific name: Biotodoma wavrini Gosse, 1963

The Orinoco eartheater (Biotodoma wavrini) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–30°C (79–86°F). Native range: South America, Amazon River basin, in the middle and upper Negro River drainage in Brazil and Venezuela; Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela.

Orinoco eartheater care at a glance

Temperature: 26–30°C (79–86°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Biotodoma wavrini
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin, in the middle and upper Negro River drainage in Brazil and Venezuela; Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec