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Jack Dempsey (fish)

The Jack Dempsey (Archocentrus octofasciatus (Regan, 1903), formerly Nandopsis octofasciatum and Cichlasoma octofasciatum) is a cichlid fish that is widely distributed across North and Central America (from Mexico south to Honduras).[1][2] Its common name refers to its aggressive nature, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey.[citation needed]DistributionThe fish is native to [...]

Oscar cichlid (fish)

Astronotus ocellatus is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names including oscar, tiger oscar, velvet cichlid or marble cichlid.[1] In South America, where the species occurs, A. ocellatus are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets.[2][3] However, its slow growth limits its [...]