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Peacock Bass

Cichla ocellaris

Description:

They have long bodies and large, sloping heads with mouths that protrude up and outward. Yellow to gold and silver to gray bodies are paired with their black dorsal fin and orange pelvic, caudal and tail fins.- LA Zoo Website

Habitat:

lakes in South America

Notes:

Apparently, they EAT piranhas

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Steven Sheppard
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Steven Sheppard

Pasadena, California, USA

Spotted on Dec 4, 2014
Submitted on Dec 4, 2014

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