Yellowhump eartheater (Geophagus pellegrini)

Scientific name: Geophagus pellegrini Regan, 1912

The Yellowhump eartheater (Geophagus pellegrini) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–30°C (77–86°F). Native range: South America, Atrato, San Juan, and Baud? River basins in Colombia.

Yellowhump eartheater care at a glance

Temperature: 25–30°C (77–86°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Geophagus pellegrini
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.2
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0; dH range: 0 - ? benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Atrato, San Juan, and Baud? River basins in Colombia.
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.)