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  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.
Cichla ocellaris - peacock bass

ID Key -  has up to 8 dark bars along the body.  Mid-body has a long dark stripe.
 

Identification Keys

Bars and Markings
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.
 
Colors
Body olive on dorsum, shading to gold on sides.  Abdomen white.  Lower fins red.  Dorsal fin bluish
 
Size
Juveniles: up to about 200mm (8 inches)
Adults: from 200mm up to about 485mm (19 inches)
 
Key Characters
Depth to length ratio
approx. 26 - 31%
 
Lateral Line Scales
approx. 102
 
Similar Species
Although similarly elongate with some of its conspecifics, C. intermedia is quite uniquely marked among Cichla.
 

Angler's Summary

Known Range
Countries: Venezuela.
River Basins:  Cinaruco, Casiquiare, Cataniapo, Siapa, and Caura drainages
 
Behavior Notes
If you haveinformation on Cichla intermedia , behavior, please contact us;
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Habitat
Primarily occupies lotic (fast water) environments in blackwater river systems.
 
Common Names
English:  Royal peacock bass
Local: Pavon Real.
 
IGFA records
 
 

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