The Lilith's eartheater (Satanoperca lilith) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 26 cm.
Description
Lilith's eartheater is a cichlid from fresh water of the Rio Negro system in the Amazon basin of South America. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a deep, silver-grey body with glittering spots, a pointed head and large eyes. As a bottom-dweller it takes mouthfuls of sand and sifts out small invertebrates and detritus. It is a mouthbrooder. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lilith's eartheater?
The Lilith's eartheater has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Lilith's eartheater live?
The Lilith's eartheater lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Lilith's eartheater get?
The Lilith's eartheater grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.
Is the Lilith's eartheater dangerous to humans?
No, the Lilith's eartheater is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Satanoperca
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