Geophagus megasema Heckel, 1840
Geophagus megasema
photo by Albering, J.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:  18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 272.2 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin, in the Guaporé River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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