Peacock Bass

Cichla temensis

Least Concern Freshwater

الطول الأقصى

100,0 cm

الوزن الأقصى

12,7 kg

اللون

Golden-yellow to olive-green body with …

الفصيلة

Cichlidae

الفئة

Game Fish

نبذة

The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	100,0 cm
Maximum Weight	12,7 kg

Coloration

Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range (22-30°C).

نوع الماء

Freshwater

النطاق الجغرافي

Native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large tropical river channels.

الدول

🇧🇷 Brazil

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Distribution Map

Present Not recorded countries

Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Peacock Bass is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

الصلاحية للأكل والطهي

الطعم

Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.

معلومات الصيد

أسماك الصيد الرياضي

نعم

تصنيف المقاومة

9/5

الطعم الموصى به

topwater plugs, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, flies

مواسم الصيد

Amazon Basin — Good Amazon Basin — Good Amazon Basin — Fair Amazon Basin — Fair Amazon Basin — Peak Season Amazon Basin — Peak Season Amazon Basin — Peak Season Amazon Basin — Good Amazon Basin — Good Amazon Basin — Fair Amazon Basin — Fair Amazon Basin — Good Florida Keys — Good Florida Keys — Good Florida Keys — Fair Florida Keys — Fair Florida Keys — Peak Season Florida Keys — Peak Season Florida Keys — Peak Season Florida Keys — Good Florida Keys — Good Florida Keys — Fair Florida Keys — Fair Florida Keys — Good Great Barrier Reef — Good Great Barrier Reef — Good Great Barrier Reef — Fair Great Barrier Reef — Fair Great Barrier Reef — Peak Season Great Barrier Reef — Peak Season Great Barrier Reef — Peak Season Great Barrier Reef — Good Great Barrier Reef — Good Great Barrier Reef — Fair Great Barrier Reef — Fair Great Barrier Reef — Good Great Lakes — Poor Great Lakes — Poor Great Lakes — Fair Great Lakes — Good Great Lakes — Peak Season Great Lakes — Peak Season Great Lakes — Good Great Lakes — Good Great Lakes — Fair Great Lakes — Fair Great Lakes — Poor Great Lakes — Poor Lofoten Islands — Closed Season Lofoten Islands — Closed Season Lofoten Islands — Closed Season Lofoten Islands — Poor Lofoten Islands — Fair Lofoten Islands — Good Lofoten Islands — Peak Season Lofoten Islands — Good Lofoten Islands — Fair Lofoten Islands — Poor Lofoten Islands — Closed Season Lofoten Islands — Closed Season

Taxonomy

الرتبة	Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies)
الفصيلة	Cichlidae (Cichlids)
الأنواع	Cichla temensis

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Spanish	Pavón

الأسئلة الشائعة

Can you eat Peacock Bass?

Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.

How big does Peacock Bass get?

Peacock Bass can grow up to 100.0 cm long and weigh 12.7 kg.

Where is Peacock Bass found?

Native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large tropical river channels. Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range (2

Is Peacock Bass endangered?

The conservation status of Peacock Bass is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Peacock Bass belong to?

Peacock Bass (Cichla temensis) belongs to the family Cichlidae (Cichlids) in the order Cichliformes (Cichlids and allies).