Earth eater
Gymnogeophagus meridionalis
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Not Evaluated
Freshwater
Longitud Máxima
9,5 cm
Familia
Overview
Earth eater (Gymnogeophagus meridionalis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae (Cichlids), in the order Cichliformes. Maximum recorded length is 9.5 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 9,5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| Orden | Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies) |
| Familia | Cichlidae (Cichlids) |
| Especies | Gymnogeophagus meridionalis |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Earth eater get?
Earth eater can grow up to 9.5 cm long.
What family does Earth eater belong to?
Earth eater (Gymnogeophagus meridionalis) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).
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