Pearl Cichlid
Geophagus brasiliensis
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 632
- Most observed in
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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. This species is popular among aquarists.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Pearl cichlid”.