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Geophagus steindachneri
 

Geophagus steindachneri

The redhump geophagus is a placid species which loves to burrow in the sand. After laying, the female gathers the eggs in her mouth, whence the fry emerge in 2-3 weeks, though they will dart back inside when frightened. Size: 20 cm.

Geophagus steindachneri

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ЖЕМЧУЖНИКОВ Юрий Аполлонович (1885-1957) , российский геолог, член-корреспондент АН СССР (1946). Основные труды по геологии и петрографии ископаемых углей.