'Geophagus' steindachneri
Status within Australia: Commonly available.
Other names: Red Hump Eartheater, Steiny.
Incorrectly labelled: No other similar species present.
Characteristics:


Breeding Behaviour:
Overall appearance is distinct compared to other eartheaters. Adult males can develop a pronounced nuchal hump.

Immediate ovophilous.
Comments: 'Geophagus' steindachneri is an interesting and quite common eartheater. The Red Hump eartheaters group (and the Pearl eartheaters group) will likely be removed from the Geophagus genus in the forthcoming revision.
International links: Cichlid-Forum Profile
Cichlid-Forum Article
FishBase Profile
Seriously Fish
Malawi Cichlid Homepage Article
Sydney Cichlid Page Profile

http://www.amazon-exotic-import.de/Gallerie/Cichliden/Seiten/Geophagus%20steindachneri.htm
http://www.raubwelse.de/galerie/cichliden/c095.htm
http://www.raubwelse.de/galerie/cichliden/c005.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7KZIov34Ns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWfZZVB5ASw


Flash: Yes - Photographs courtesy of wonna.


Flash: No - Photographs courtesy of Ronny.