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Geophagus camopiensis Pellegrin, 1903 Oyapock eartheater |
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photo by
Vierke, J. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Oyapock and Approuague River basins. | |||
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| Biology: | Typically occurs in rocky zones of main rivers during periods of low water level (Ref. 27188). Often caught in quiet zones of cascades with sandy-rocky bottom. Males who appear not to develop s frontal hump have long filaments on their caudal fins, as well as the dorsal and ventral fins (Ref. 35237). Maximum length 25 cm SL (Ref. 27188). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 November 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||