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Acute Angling Amazon Sportfishing
- Science and Conservation section - Peacock Bass Species Guide.
Cichla intermedia
- ‘Royal Peacock’
| Known as the “Royal” peacock by American anglers. Cichla
intermedia is found only in the Orinoco drainage, reaching as far south
as the Casiquiare,. Typically found in lotic (faster) water.
Attains weights up to about 6 pounds. |
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ID Key - has up to 8 dark bars along
the body. Mid-body has a long dark stripe. |
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Identification Keys
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Bars and Markings
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Adults are marked uniquely with a row of irregular dark blotches and
six or seven vertical bars along the side just below the lateral line.
Adults have several small black blotches on gill covers. Light spots are
on side are absent. |
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Colors
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| Body olive on dorsum, shading to gold on sides. Abdomen white.
Lower fins red. Dorsal fin bluish |
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Size
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Juveniles: up to about 200mm (8 inches)
Adults: from 200mm up to about 485mm (19 inches) |
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Depth to length ratio
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approx. 26 - 31%
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Lateral Line Scales
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approx. 102
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Similar Species
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Although similarly elongate with some of its conspecifics, C.
intermedia is quite uniquely marked among Cichla.
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Angler's Summary
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Known Range
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Countries: Venezuela.
River Basins: Cinaruco, Casiquiare, Cataniapo, Siapa,
and Caura drainages |
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Behavior Notes
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If you haveinformation on Cichla intermedia , behavior, please contact
us;
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Paul Reiss |
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Habitat
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| Primarily occupies lotic (fast water) environments in blackwater river
systems. |
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Common Names
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English: Royal peacock bass
Local: Pavon Real. |
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Fishing Tactics
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