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Peacock Bass ID Guide
Acute Angling Amazon Sportfishing—Science and Conservation section—Peacock Bass Species.
'Lake Gatun Peacock'—Cichla pleiozona
Cichla pleiozona is one of the newly described (2006) species of Cichla.
ID Key:Distinguished from C. monoculus and C. kelberi by greater number of scales, typical presence of fourth vertical bar on caudal peduncle and absence of light spots on lower fins.
| Bars and Markings | Colors | Size | Key Characters | Similar Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 dark vertical bars on sides, pronounced occipital bar in mature specimens. Irregular dark bars on abdominal side. Cheek markings absent. A fourth dark vertical bar is typically present on caudal peduncle. | Olive green dorsally, golden yellow mid body with white abdomen | Juveniles: Adults: |
Depth to length ratio: approx. 30% Lateral Line Scales: approx. 88 |
Most similar to C. kelberi C. monoculus |
| Known Range | Behavior Notes | Habitat | Common Names | IGFA records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Panama (Lake Gatun) . River Basins: The Bolivian Amazon basin, and the upper Rio Madeira (Rio Jamari). A stock introduced into the Rio Chagres drainage in Panama is probably C. pleiozona |
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pleiozona is a latin term describing the additional fourth vertical bar typical to the species. |
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Fishing Tactics
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