Geophagus brachybranchus Kullander & Nijssen, 1989
photo by Holm, E.

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Geophaginae
Max. size:  13.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Corantijn and Nickerie River drainages in Suriname; probably ranges westward to the Essequibo drainage, Guyana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rivers (Ref. 12251).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 March 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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