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Pearl Eartheater

Geophagus brasiliensis

Classification

Family
Cichlidae

The pearl cichlid (Geophagus brasiliensis) is a species of fish in the South American cichlid family. It is native to southeastern Brazil (north to Bahia), Paraguay, Uruguay and far northeastern Argentina, where it is found in rivers, lakes, and nearby slightly brackish lagoons. It has been introduced to several countries far from its native range, including the United States, Australia, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 2,042Austria · 1Uruguay · 1