Oscar


Fish Information

Species

Oscar

Scientific Name

Astronotus ocellatus

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Fish Group

Cichlids

Lifestyle

Benthopelagic

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Amazon River

Region

South America

A cichlid found in the western parts of the Amazon and Orinoco basins. Reaches up to 3.5 pounds, 18 inches.

Found at Amazon River.