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Astronotus ocellatus
This slate-blue & yellow fish measured about 35 cm.
It was caught by local fishermen in the Tonle Sap lake in Cambodia.
Order Perciformes. Any help for the ID?
Yea, sorry Emilie! When I glanced at the location I saw "Columbia" not Cambodia. And I did a little more looking and found nothing.
I don't think so either, Lanzz. The giant gouramy has very thick lips, and the head is different. The colours don't match either... But I do appreciate your interest, I hope someone finds the right ID;
Thanks for the suggestion, Lucky, but are you sure? As far as I know, Astronotus ocellatus is a South American species, with a more slender body. Also, the Cambodian fish lacks the typical black spot lined with yellow at the base of the caudal fin.
Spotted on Mar 7, 2013
Submitted on Dec 24, 2013
