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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pearl Cichlid being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus
- Andinoacara rivulatus
- Cribroheros alfari
- Andinoacara pulcher
- Coptodon zillii
- Pseudetroplus maculatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Geophagus
- Species
- Geophagus brasiliensis
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