HomeFreshwater aquarium fishSouth & Central American cichlidsSatanoperca leucosticta Satanoperca leucosticta Scientific name: Satanoperca leucosticta M?ller & Troschel, 1849 Satanoperca leucosticta is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful and needs a tank of at least 210 L (55 US gal), water at 23–28°C (73–82°F) and a pH of 6.2–7.5. Native range: South America, Essequibo River in Guyana and Nickerie River in Suriname. Satanoperca leucosticta care at a glanceCare levelModerateTemperamentPeacefulAdult size15 cm (5.9 in)Minimum tank210 L (55 US gal)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)pH6.2–7.5Hardness3–15 dGH (54–268 ppm)DietOmnivore. Accepts flakes, pellets, live foods and vegetables. Species factsScientific nameSatanoperca leucostictaFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length15.0EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: 10 - ? benthopelagicClimateTropicalDistributionSouth America: Essequibo River in Guyana and Nickerie River in Suriname.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More south & central american cichlidsPearl cichlidGeophagus brasiliensisFalse yellowjacket cichlidParachromis motaguensisRedstriped eartheaterGeophagus surinamensisFreshwater angelfishPterophyllum scalareCrenicichla lenticulataCrenicichla lacustrisSee all south & central american cichlids SourcesTaxonomy, 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.Last updated 28 September 2026