Geophagus pellegrini Regan, 1912
Yellowhump eartheater
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:  15.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 6; dH range: 0
Distribution:  South America: Atrato, San Juan, and Baudó River basins in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 08 October 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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