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Name
Scientific name
Geophagus crassilabris
Described by
Authority Steindachner, Year 1876
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Panamanian Eartheater
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The Panamanian eartheater, Geophagus crassilabris, is a cichlid endemic to the Pacific and Atlantic slopes of central and eastern Panama. R…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
240mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–30°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
2–10dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Panama, Bayano, Chagres, Cupe, Frijoles, Ipeti, Meteti, Missimbi, Morti, Pepé, Pirra, Platenal, Sabalo, Sambú, Sucubti, Tuira, Uruseca
Writing
Etymology
crassilabris: from the Latin crassus, meaning 'thick', and labrum, meaning 'lip'.
Distribution
Type locality is 'Isthmus of Panama near Candelaria' and this species is endemic to the Pacific and Atlantic slopes of central and eastern Panama. Known locali…
Habitat
Inhabits pristine steams and rivers with moderate water flow and substrates of sand or gravel, with submerged woody structures such as driftwood or tree roots …
Aquarium size
Minimum base dimensions of 180 ∗ 60 cm or equivalent are required.
Maintenance
The most essential item of décor is a soft, sandy substrate so that the fish can browse naturally (see 'Diet'). Coarser materials such as gravel or small pebbl…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
'Geophagus' steindachneri group spp. are benthophagous by nature and mostly employ a feeding strategy whereby mouthfuls of substrate are taken and sifted for e…
Behaviour and compatibility
Adult males are typically aggressive towards one another, especially when courting or spawning and only one should be housed in all but the largest aquaria. Th…
Sexual dimorphism
Adult males are larger in size and have longer unpaired fin lobes than females. Sexually mature males usually develop a nuchal hump which can be very pronounce…
Reproduction
Ovophilous, maternal mouthbrooder forming weak pair bonds during the spawning process only. Most breeders recommend isolating holding females as they're often …
Notes
This rarely-traded species belongs to the 'G.' steindachneri group of closely-related species with unresolved taxonomic placement, and which currently also inc…
References
References
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