Geophagus Brachybranchus
📖 Overview
Geophagus Brachybranchus (Geophagus brachybranchus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 13.8 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Geophagus Brachybranchus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Geophagus Brachybranchus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Geophagus Brachybranchus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Larvophile mouthbrooders.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Corantijn and Nickerie River drainages in Suriname; probably ranges westward to the Essequibo drainage, Guyana.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 16 records indexed .
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