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. Its common name refers to its aggressive nature and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Jack Dempsey being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Herichthys carpintis
- Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus
- Andinoacara rivulatus
- Cichlasoma bimaculatum
- Andinoacara pulcher
- Trichromis salvini
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Genus
- Rocio
- Species
- Rocio octofasciata
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