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  • Satanoperca leucosticta
  • Satanoperca leucostictaJuvenile
  • Satanoperca leucostictaSpawning
  • Satanoperca leucostictaYoung fish starting adopt adult colouration.
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Scientific Name Satanoperca leucosticta    (Müller & Troschel, 1849)
Common Names White-spotted Eartheater
Cuyuni-Satanoperca (Germany)
Type Locality Probably Rupununi River, Guyana.
Synonym(s) Geophagus leucostictus, Satanoperca macrolepis
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Size 150mm or 5.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: Essequibo River in Guyana and Nickerie River in Suriname.
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Essequibo (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Guyana Waters, Coastal Rivers of Guyanas, Suriname Coastal Rivers, Nickerie (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Reisen in Britisch-Guiana, pp 625.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:37 (species record created: 2010 Dec 08 14:47)