Whitespot Eartheater
📖 Overview
Whitespot Eartheater (Satanoperca leucosticta), first described by Müller & Troschel, 1849 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cichlidae (order Cichliformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Cichlidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whitespot Eartheater is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitespot Eartheater is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Deposit eggs on substrate. A biparental larophile mouthbrooder, taking up the larvae in the mouth. This corrects previous information from Ref. 26372.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: ? - 7.0; dH range: 10 - ?. Tropical; 27°C - 30°C South America: Essequibo River in Guyana and Nickerie River in Suriname.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Whitespot Eartheater |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | timanttitonkija |
| 🇵🇱Polish | ziemiojad pstry |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geophagus leucostictus | Müller & Troschel | 1849 | Synonym |
| Satanoperca macrolepis | Günther | 1862 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Whitespot Eartheater.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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