Stripefin eartheater (Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus)

Scientific name: Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus Hensel, 1870

The Stripefin eartheater (Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: South America, Uruguay River drainage in Uruguay and Laguna dos Patos basin in Brazil.

Stripefin eartheater care at a glance

Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Gymnogeophagus rhabdotus
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 30 benthopelagic
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: South America: Uruguay River drainage in Uruguay and Laguna dos Patos basin in Brazil.
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.)