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| Scientific Name: Satanoperca jurupari |
| Pronunciation: s
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| Common Name(s): Devilfish |
| Geo. Origin: Throughout much of South America |
| Habitat: Streams, Pools, Drainage Channels |
| Diet: Omnivore |
| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
| Breeding: Maternal Mouthbrooder |
| Temperament: Peaceful |
| Conspecific Temperament: Mildly Aggressive |
| Maximum Size: 10" |
| Temperature: 80°F |
| pH: 4.3 - 7.2 |
| Water Hardness: Soft |
| Difficulty: 1 |
Images: |
Photo 1 Closeup Young adult Pair Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 |
Photo Credit: Radoslaw Bednarczuk |
Articles: | Species Article |
Comments: |
The easiest Satanoperca to keep in the aquarium. It accepts a wide variety of water conditions. It is ovophilous. There is also significant variation in color pattern depending on where the specific individual is from. Some have a pattern of faint spots on the cheek, while others do not. Satanoperca jurupari was re-described using specimens from Peru in 1986. |