Geophagus megasema

photo by Albering, J.

Family:	Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:	18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 272.2 g
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	South America: Amazon River basin, in the Guaporé River basin.
Diagnosis:
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 30 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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