Range and Identity
Cichla temensis is native to parts of the Amazon and Orinoco regions, including the Negro and Uatumã systems. Historical introduction attempts elsewhere should not be treated as proof of current established populations. A dated local survey is needed before assigning it to a modern fishery.
Habitat and Behavior
Adults occupy deeper nearshore portions of lagoons and sandy or rocky banks along main river channels. These habitats combine edge structure with nearby open water. Their strong fish-based diet is documented, rather than inferred simply from the size of the mouth.
Food and Life History
The upper references are ninety-nine centimeters total length and 12.2 kilograms. Reproduction is by egg laying. The available summary does not establish a precise universal spawning calendar or one fixed prey size across the species’ range.
Field Note
Record the drainage and habitat along with a clear identification image. Similar peacock-bass names can refer to different Cichla species, making scientific identity important for both size and occurrence records.
All Lakes With Speckled Pavon
Browse all lakes and reservoirs with confirmed Speckled Pavon records in our database, listed alphabetically.
No published lakes are currently linked to this species in our confirmed records.