Cichla temensis
| Cichla temensis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Cichlinae |
| Genus: | Cichla |
| Species: | Cichla temensis Humboldt, 1821 |
Cichla temensis, sometimes known as the speckled pavon, speckled peacock bass, or painted pavon ("peacock bass" is also used for some of its relatives), is a very large South American cichlid and a prized game fish. Reaching almost 1 m (3.3 ft) in length and a weight more than 12 kg (26 lb),[1] it is the largest cichlid of the Americas, and possibly the largest cichlid anywhere (the African giant cichlid may grow to a similar length). It is native to the basins of the Rio Negro, Uatumã River, and Orinoco River in northern South America.[1] Introduction attempts have been made outside its native range, but it has not managed to become established in Florida or Texas.[2] It has been known to flourish in tropical climates like Singapore.
References
- 1 2 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2011). "Cichla temensis" in FishBase. April 2011 version.
- ↑ Nico, L. (2011). Cichla temensis. USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL
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