Panamanian eartheater (Geophagus crassilabris)

Scientific name: Geophagus crassilabris Steindachner, 1876

The Panamanian eartheater (Geophagus crassilabris) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–30°C (77–86°F). Native range: Central America, Pacific and Atlantic slopes of central and eastern Panama.

Panamanian eartheater care at a glance

Temperature: 25–30°C (77–86°F)

Biology

Prefers moderate to fast flowing water over a substrate of small stones, sand, rocks and leaf debris from the forest canopy.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Geophagus crassilabris
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 24.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Pacific and Atlantic slopes of central and eastern Panama.
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.)