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10-04-2008, 12:18 PM
Scientific Name: Satanoperca lilith Kullander & Ferreira, 1988
Common Name: Two spot demonfish, Two spot Satanoperca.
Sub Adults (10cm SL):
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg167/a_d_wood/satanoperca/lilith/Satanoperca_lilith_004.jpg
Synonyms:
none recorded
Phylogeny:
Cichlidae > Geophaginae > Geophagini > Satanoperca
Etymology:
Satanoperca = Latin, satanas – satan, devil + Latin, perca – perch. A reference to the similar body shape shared with fish in the genus Perca and the indigenous populations name for this group of fish giving Devil's Perch.
lilith = Lilith was a nocturnal female demon in Babylonian folklore, the name was chosen to indicate the close relationship between this species and Satanoperca daemon.
Original description:
Kullander, S.O. & Ferreira, E.J.G. (1988). A new Satanoperca species (Teleostei, Cichlidae) from the Amazon River basin in Brazil. Cybium. 12 (4): 343-355.
Type locality:
Praia, Urumari, Rio Negro drainage, Estado do Amazonas, Brazil.
Distribution:
It is important to note that Satanoperca lilith is principally found in the tributaries of the Amazon, in both clear and black waters. This species is found sympatrically with Satanoperca acuticeps, locations include Manaus at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes, Rio Tapajos drainage, Rio Branco, Rio Trombetas, Rio Aripuana, Rio Uatuma, Rio Canuma and the Rio Arapuins.
Size:
The largest species of this genera, mature specimens will reach 30-35cm SL.
Diet:
A member of the 'earth-eater' Geophaginae group of cichlids that will sift through the substrate looking for food morsels. Fish should be fed several small feeds per day to ensure they get sufficient food. They prefer smaller foods such as Mysis, Artemia and mosquito larvae (eg bloodworm and blackworm) and once converted will readily accept commercial granulated foods.
Tank Size:
Minimum 600 litres for a group of 6 adults. The aquarium should be decorated with a fine sand substrate and bogwood. Plants may be used, but given the nature of the earteaters to dig/sift through the substrate for food the chances of them remaining in the same place is slim. My own fish even dig the substrate out of potted plants in the search for food.
Water:
As with many South American cichlids, soft (<8 dGH) and acid (pH 4.0-6.5) water is required for their long term survival. They also prefer warmer water temperatures of not less than 26 and up to 34 degrees C.
Sub adult (~10cm SL):
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg167/a_d_wood/satanoperca/lilith/Satanoperca_lilith_002.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg167/a_d_wood/satanoperca/lilith/Satanoperca_lilith_003.jpg
Contributors:
Andrew Wood, Richard Longley
Common Name: Two spot demonfish, Two spot Satanoperca.
Sub Adults (10cm SL):
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg167/a_d_wood/satanoperca/lilith/Satanoperca_lilith_004.jpg
Synonyms:
none recorded
Phylogeny:
Cichlidae > Geophaginae > Geophagini > Satanoperca
Etymology:
Satanoperca = Latin, satanas – satan, devil + Latin, perca – perch. A reference to the similar body shape shared with fish in the genus Perca and the indigenous populations name for this group of fish giving Devil's Perch.
lilith = Lilith was a nocturnal female demon in Babylonian folklore, the name was chosen to indicate the close relationship between this species and Satanoperca daemon.
Original description:
Kullander, S.O. & Ferreira, E.J.G. (1988). A new Satanoperca species (Teleostei, Cichlidae) from the Amazon River basin in Brazil. Cybium. 12 (4): 343-355.
Type locality:
Praia, Urumari, Rio Negro drainage, Estado do Amazonas, Brazil.
Distribution:
It is important to note that Satanoperca lilith is principally found in the tributaries of the Amazon, in both clear and black waters. This species is found sympatrically with Satanoperca acuticeps, locations include Manaus at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Rio Solimoes, Rio Tapajos drainage, Rio Branco, Rio Trombetas, Rio Aripuana, Rio Uatuma, Rio Canuma and the Rio Arapuins.
Size:
The largest species of this genera, mature specimens will reach 30-35cm SL.
Diet:
A member of the 'earth-eater' Geophaginae group of cichlids that will sift through the substrate looking for food morsels. Fish should be fed several small feeds per day to ensure they get sufficient food. They prefer smaller foods such as Mysis, Artemia and mosquito larvae (eg bloodworm and blackworm) and once converted will readily accept commercial granulated foods.
Tank Size:
Minimum 600 litres for a group of 6 adults. The aquarium should be decorated with a fine sand substrate and bogwood. Plants may be used, but given the nature of the earteaters to dig/sift through the substrate for food the chances of them remaining in the same place is slim. My own fish even dig the substrate out of potted plants in the search for food.
Water:
As with many South American cichlids, soft (<8 dGH) and acid (pH 4.0-6.5) water is required for their long term survival. They also prefer warmer water temperatures of not less than 26 and up to 34 degrees C.
Sub adult (~10cm SL):
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg167/a_d_wood/satanoperca/lilith/Satanoperca_lilith_002.jpg
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg167/a_d_wood/satanoperca/lilith/Satanoperca_lilith_003.jpg
Contributors:
Andrew Wood, Richard Longley