The Subspecies.....Striped Pavon gets bigger





Subspecies Identification:

The Peacock Pavon



The peacock pavon has three vertical bars and black cheek blotches.


The peacock pavon or tucunare (cichla temensis), often called "grande," "acu" or "black barred" peacock, is dusky green on the dorsal surface, blending to a golden or greenish yellow on its sides. It is characterized by three black vertical bars along each side, and black irregular patches situated behind the eye on the cheek. This species can grow in excess of 27 pounds. Some biologists believe it is the same subspecies as the speckled version. The IGFA currently groups them together for world-record purposes.