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Cichlasoma ocellatum

Cichlasoma ocellatum

Frito Ceviche Empanado Sashimi

Carne branca Carne firme Sem espinha

Baixo risco Extrativista

Esse peixe é uma boa pedida

A fish painting, very beautiful! A noble species, with very white and firm flesh. When fresh, it's excellent prepared as sashimi and ceviche. It usually has affordable prices, well worth buying.
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General information

General characteristics

This fish's color pattern changes according to its environment. In this species, no two fish are exactly alike. They may be similar, but there will always be a spot or color detail that differentiates one from the other. For these reasons, and also because of its vibrant colors, it is highly sought after in aquaristics.

Location and habitat

Generics: Amazon, South/Southeast

Scientific and other names

Astronotus ocellatus, acará-grande, cará, carfá, acará-açu, acaraçu, acará-guaçu, acarauaçu, acarauçu, aiaraçu, apiari, carauaçu, caruaçu, apaiari, and oscar.