Guianacara geayi
| Scientific name | Guianacara geayi |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Pellegrin |
| Year of description | 1902 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Genus | Guianacara |
Introduction
Guianacara geayi is a fresh water fish from the Amérique du Sud.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Longevity10 year
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Average size7 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Longevity10 year
How to recognize Guianacara geayi ?
Guianacara geayi measures between 7 and 10 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
This species tends to be easily stressed: this uneasiness is characterized by the appearance of marked black bars on its whole body.
Guianacara geayi is a fish gregarious naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency . Naturally, it tends to dig into the sand and transform its environment.
Although slightly territorial, Guianacara geayi is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
Guianacara geayi is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature23 - 27 °C
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pH (acidity)5.5 - 6.5
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gh (hardness)1 - 8
Biotope presentation
Species of the same biotope
Crenicichla albopunctata
Cichlidae
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Species of the same family
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Translation
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Where to see this species?
Species of the same family
Species of the same biotope
Crenicichla albopunctata
Cichlidae
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