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Genus Family: Cichlidae 🍽️ 6 Edible

Gymnogeophagus

Species
20
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
3.33
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Cichliformes
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Gymnogeophagus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
20

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
EN
Least Concern 12
Near Threatened 4
Endangered 2

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
4 spp.
Argentina
3 spp.
Uruguay
3 spp.
Paraguay
2 spp.
Bolivia
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

omnivore
100%
1