Big Eye Oscar
Astronotus crassipinnis
Also known as: Argentinian Oscar, Chocolate Oscar
- Argentinian Oscar
- Chocolate Oscar
Overview
Found in drainage ditches, and tributaries, of the Amazon, and Paraguay River Basins.
Widespread South America
A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.
How to identify
- Pattern
- blotchesocellated spot
- Behaviour
- mouth brooder
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Habitat & where to find it
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Found in drainage ditches, and tributaries, of the Amazon, and Paraguay River Basins.
Adult photos 1
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