Speckled Pavon
Cichla temensis
Also known as: Blue Tucunare, Butterfly Peacock Bass, Eyetail Cichlid, Giant Peacock Bass, Jumbo Temensis Peacock Bass, Painted Pavon, Royal Pavon, Speckled Peacock, Speckled Peacock Bass, Spotline Peacock Bass, Spotted Peacock Bass, Striped Tucunare, Temensis Peacock Bass, Threebar Peacock Bass, Three-barred Peacock Bass
- Blue Tucunare
- Butterfly Peacock Bass
- Eyetail Cichlid
- Giant Peacock Bass
- Jumbo Temensis Peacock Bass
- Painted Pavon
- Royal Pavon
- Speckled Peacock
- Speckled Peacock Bass
- Spotline Peacock Bass
- Spotted Peacock Bass
- Striped Tucunare
- Temensis Peacock Bass
- Threebar Peacock Bass
- Three-barred Peacock Bass
Overview
Found in schools, over rock, sandy banks, and shorelines, of lagoons and rivers.
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
- Behaviour
- mouth brooderschooling
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Habitat & where to find it
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Adult photos 1
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