Speckled pavon (Cichla temensis)

Scientific name: Cichla temensis Humboldt, 1821

The Speckled pavon (Cichla temensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 27–29°C (81–84°F). Native range: South America, Amazon River basin in the Negro and Uatum? River drainages; Orinoco River basin in tributaries of the Orinoco River in Venezuela and Colombia.

Speckled pavon care at a glance

Temperature: 27–29°C (81–84°F)

Biology

Occupies deeper littoral areas in lagoons and sandy and rocky banks of the main river channel. Feeds mainly on small fish (especially characids measuring 26329, 27531). Oviparous. Has been introduced to Florida and Texas, but is considered not established yet.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cichla temensis
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 99.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.5 - 6.5 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon River basin in the Negro and Uatum? River drainages; Orinoco River basin in tributaries of the Orinoco River in Venezuela and Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.16)