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Geophagus brasiliensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) Pearl cichlid |
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photo by
Corrêa, F. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7; dH range: 5 - 10, potamodromous | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Coastal drainages of eastern and southern Brazil and Uruguay. | |||
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| Biology: | Quite popular with aquarists. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||