462 observationsLeast Concern
Jack Dempsey
Rocio octofasciata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Rocio
About
The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a species of cichlid that is widely distributed across North and Central America (from Mexico south to Honduras). Its common name refers to its aggressive nature and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Jack Dempsey is Rocio octofasciata.
- Jack Dempsey belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Jack Dempsey belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Jack Dempsey belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Jack Dempsey belongs to the order Cichliformes.
- Jack Dempsey belongs to the family Cichlidae.
- Jack Dempsey belongs to the genus Rocio.