Geophagus steindachneri, or the Redhump Eartheater

Geophagus steindachneri, or the Redhump Eartheater, is a hardy South American cichlid known for the prominent, fleshy red hump that develops on the head of mature males, signifying dominance, with a base body of tan/yellow with metallic speckles and unique mouth-brooding behavior where females carry eggs and fry in their mouths.