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Peacock Bass ID Guide
Acute Angling Amazon Sportfishing—Science and Conservation section—Peacock Bass Species.
Cichla thyrorus
Cichla thyrorus is one of the newly described (2006) species of Cichla. No photos of live specimens are available to us at this time. If you have live photos of Cichla thyrorus and would like to share them on this site, with photo credits, please contact us - E-Mail Paul Reiss
ID Key: Cichla thyrorus
| Bars and Markings | Colors | Size | Key Characters | Similar Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large ocellated blotches replace vertical bars in adults. Blotchy cheek markings present. | Not known to us at this time. If you have info and would like to share it on this site, please contact us - E-Mail Paul Reiss |
Juveniles: Adults: |
Depth to length ratio: approx. 29% Lateral Line Scales: approx. 83 |
Most similar to C. pinima C. temensis C. vazzoleri C. jariina |
| Known Range | Behavior Notes | Habitat | Common Names | IGFA records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countries: Brazil . River Basins: The Rio Trombetas, upstream of the waterfall, Cachoeira Porteira |
Not known to us at this time. If you have info and would like to share it on this site, please contact us - E-Mail Paul Reiss |
Not known to us at this time. If you have info and would like to share it on this site, please contact us - E-Mail Paul Reiss |
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Fishing Tactics
Not Known - If you have fished for Cichla thyrorus, please contact us - E-Mail Paul Reiss
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Contents
From 2003 Checklist
From 2006 Re-description
Unidentified Taxa
Additional Information
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