Jurupari Cichlid

Jurupari Cichlid is an Eartheater and is part of a group of species, belonging to the genus geophagus that share physical characteristics – when you see an earth eater you know it’s an eartheater – and behavioral characteristics,  they eat earth and spit it. They live a long time, most are peaceful and elegant. The Jurupari have longer fins than most geophagus and very reflective blue and silver spots. AquariumFish.com imports Jurupari from Columbia when in season.

• Scientific Name: Satanoperca jurupari
• Origin: South America
• Lifespan: 10 years
• Max Size: 10 inches
• Food: Flake, live, frozen
• Shipping Size: Approx. 1 1/2 inches