1,579 observations
Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Cichla
About
Cichla ocellaris, sometimes known as the butterfly peacock bass ("peacock bass" is also used for some of its relatives), is a very large species of cichlid from South America, and a prized game fish. It reaches 74 centimetres (29 in) in length. It is native to the Marowijne and Essequibo drainages in the Guianas, and the Branco River in Brazil. It has also been introduced to regions outside its natural range (e.g., Florida, Hawaii and Puerto Rico),...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Butterfly Peacock Bass is Cichla ocellaris.
- Butterfly Peacock Bass belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Butterfly Peacock Bass belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Butterfly Peacock Bass belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Butterfly Peacock Bass belongs to the order Cichliformes.
- Butterfly Peacock Bass belongs to the family Cichlidae.
- Butterfly Peacock Bass belongs to the genus Cichla.