The Striped-cheek eartheater (Geophagus taeniopareius) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Striped-cheek eartheater is an eartheater (Cichlidae) from clear and blackwater rivers of the Orinoco basin in South America. The species grows to about 15 cm and has a deep, yellow-brown body with glittering rows of spots and often a dark flank spot. As a bottom-dweller it takes mouthfuls of sand and sifts out small invertebrates, worms and organic matter. It is a mouthbrooder that protects the young in its mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped-cheek eartheater?
The Striped-cheek eartheater has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Striped-cheek eartheater live?
The Striped-cheek eartheater lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Striped-cheek eartheater get?
The Striped-cheek eartheater grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Striped-cheek eartheater dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped-cheek eartheater is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Geophagus
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