Yellowhump eartheater
📖 Overview
Yellowhump eartheater (Geophagus pellegrini) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cichlidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2.3, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yellowhump eartheater is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowhump eartheater is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yellowhump eartheater is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
The females carry the brood in this mouthbrooding species. Males often spawn with many females at the same time if there is a surplus of them .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 6.0; dH range: 0 - ?. Tropical; 25°C - 30°C South America: Atrato, San Juan, and Baudó River basins in Colombia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellowhump eartheater is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Yellowhump eartheater is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowhump eartheater has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Yellowhump Eartheater |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Gulrygget jordspiser |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | keltakyhmytonkija |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Геофаг Пеллегрина |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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