Satanoperca leucosticta (Müller & Troschel, 1849)
photo by Bednarczuk, R

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:  15 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10
Distribution:  South America: Essequibo River in Guyana and Nickerie River in Suriname.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mouth breeder (Ref. 89994).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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