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Earth eater (Gymnogeophagus labiatus)
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Cichlidae

Earth eater

Gymnogeophagus labiatus

Cichlid Reaching Fifteen Point Two Centimeters

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • South America
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Earth eater is a freshwater fish from South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 15.2 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Cichlids and Allies
Family
Cichlidae
Genus
Gymnogeophagus
Water type
Freshwater
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