Red-striped Eartheater (Geophagus surinamensis)

Picture taken in Pecs, Hungary

The Red-striped Eartheater (Geophagus surinamensis) is one of the most peaceful species of cichlid one can keep. These species of cichlid are nicknamed Eartheaters because they grab mouthfuls of gravel and sand when searching for food. They can be found mainly in South America, in the Amazon river basin, the Marowijne River of Suriname and French Guiana, and the Saramacca and Suriname Rivers of Suriname, South America. These species possess glamorous, virtually neon markings and a benign nature for which it is treasured.

In Aquariums and Zoos: rare in Europe