Peacock Bass (Cichla temensis) is a freshwater species recorded in Malaysia.
Scientific name: Cichla temensis · Water: Freshwater
Size: 30–70 cm
Weight: 1–8 kg
The peacock bass (Cichla temensis) is a South American cichlid introduced to Malaysian waters, where it has become the country's most popular urban lure target, common in reservoirs, mining pools and slow river reaches. Keen-sighted and aggressive, it smashes small fish and fights with violent head-shakes and jumps. It is a year-round fish best at dawn and dusk; although non-native, it is now a mainstay of the local scene.
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