Redhump eartheater (Geophagus steindachneri)

Scientific name: Geophagus steindachneri Eigenmann & Hildebrand, 1922

Redhump eartheater (Geophagus steindachneri)

The Redhump eartheater (Geophagus steindachneri) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 20 cm (7.9 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 285 L (75 US gal), water at 24–26°C (75–79°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.0. Native range: South America, Magdalena, Cauca and Sin? River basins in Colombia, Lim?n River in Venezuela.

Redhump eartheater care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
20 cm (7.9 in)
Minimum tank
285 L (75 US gal)
Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)
pH
6.5–7.0
Hardness
5–15 dGH (89–268 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods and live foods.

Biology

Similar to Aequidens except for the presence of a lobule on the first branchial arch and the protuberance on the head of male specimens.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Geophagus steindachneri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
19.8
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 15 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Magdalena, Cauca and Sin? River basins in Colombia; Lim?n River (Lake Maracaibo drainage) in Venezuela.
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.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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