Geophagus brachybranchus Kullander & Nijssen, 1989 |
photo by
Holm, E. |
Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
Max. size: | 13.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Corantijn and Nickerie River drainages in Suriname; probably ranges westward to the Essequibo drainage, Guyana. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits rivers (Ref. 12251). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |