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The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a species of cichlid fish that is native to freshwater habitats from southern Mexico to Honduras, but also introduced elsewhere. [3] [4] [5] Its common name refers to its aggressive nature [6] and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey.
Rocio octofasciata (Regan, 1903) (Jack Dempsey) – from Honduras to southern Mexico Rocio spinosissima ( Vaillant & Pellegrin , 1902) – Lake Izabal basin, Guatemala These have historically been placed in the genera Cichlasoma or Heros , but they are quite distinct. [ 1 ]
Such fish include T-Bar cichlids, Honduran red points, Green Terrors, Salvini, Jack Dempsey, (Keep in mind as Dempseys outgrow the convicts territorial issues will become a problem.) Pictus catfish, plecostomus, as well as other convicts. Other fast moving fish such as Giant Danios can be used as dither fish. Also remember, if you have a ...
In ovoviviparous fish the eggs develop inside the mother's body after internal fertilisation but receive little or no nourishment directly from the mother, depending instead on a food reserve inside the egg, the yolk. [10] Each embryo develops in its own egg. Familiar examples of ovoviviparous fish include guppies, angel sharks, and coelacanths.
Common names of fish can refer to a single species; to an entire group of species, such as a genus or family; or to multiple unrelated species or groups.Ambiguous common names are accompanied by their possible meanings.
Talula Dempsey’s pastries are just what the doctor ordered, according to her dad, “Grey’s Anatomy” alum Patrick Dempsey. On July 23, Patrick, 58, announced the launch of his 22-year-old ...
The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names, including tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, and marble cichlid. [2] In tropical South America, where the species naturally resides, A. ocellatus specimens are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets.
Jack Dempsey [25] Mozambique tilapia [26] Convict cichlid; Pearl cichlid; Pelmatolapia mariae (spotted tilapia) Pond loach; Rainbow trout; Rosy barb; Rudd; Southern platyfish/Variatus platy [27] Tench; White Cloud Mountain minnow [28] Siamese fighting fish [29]