Cichla ocellaris
Cichla ocellaris
(Butterfly Peacock Bass)
Fishes
Exotic

Impact ID3042
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionButterfly Peacock Bass density was not associated with declines of native fish species in Black Creek Canal, FL, but were correlated with decline of some other exotic species, notably Spotted Tilapia.
Reference25763
Great Lakes RegionNo
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/8/2024].

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