Royal peacock bass
(Cichla intermedia)
General data
Scientific names:
Royal peacock bass
Habitat:
Freshwater
Climate:
Tropical
Native:
South America
Distribution:
Orinoco
Known as the Royal peacock by American anglers. Cichla intermedia is found only in the Orinoco drainage, reaching as far south as the Casiquiare. Typically found in lotic (faster) water. Attains weights up to about 6 pounds.
Has up to 8 dark bars along the body. Mid-body has a long dark stripe.
