Jack Dempsey (fish)

This article is about the cichlid. For other uses, see Jack Dempsey (disambiguation).

Jack Dempsey
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cichliformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Rocio
Species:
R. octofasciata
Binomial name
Rocio octofasciata
(Regan, 1903)
Synonyms[2]
  • Heros octofasciatus Regan, 1903
  • Archocentrus octofasciatus (Regan, 1903)
  • Cichlasoma octofasciatum (Regan, 1903)
  • Cichlasoma octofasciatus (Regan, 1903)
  • Nandopsis octofasciata (Regan, 1903)
  • Parapetenia octofasciata (Regan, 1903)
  • Cichlasoma hedricki Meek, 1904
  • Cichlosoma biocellatum Regan, 1909
  • Cichlasoma biocellatum Regan, 1909

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.[3][4][5] Its common name refers to its aggressive nature[6] and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey.[7]

  1. ^ Schmitter-Soto, J. (2019). "Rocio octofasciata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T192905A2179785. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T192905A2179785.en. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Rocio octofasciata". FishBase. February 2024 version.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference pfk was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Cichlasoma octofasciatum". FishBase. May 2005 version.
  5. ^ "Cichlasoma octofasciatum". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved June 22, 2005.
  6. ^ Alderton, David (2019). Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley Limited. p. 136. ISBN 978-0-2413-6424-6.
  7. ^ Jack Dempsey Cichlid. Animal-World.com