| Cichla temensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Cichla |
| Species: | C. temensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cichla temensis Humboldt, 1821
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Cichla temensis, the speckled peacock bass, painted pavon, royal pavon, speckled pavon, three-barred peacock bass, or striped tucunare, is a very large South American cichlid. Reaching nearly 1 m (3.3 ft) in length, it is the largest cichlid of the Americas, and one of the largest extant cichlids in the world. It is an important predator in its native waterways, as well as a prized food fish and game fish, which has led to a number of attempted introductions outside of its native range.
- ^ Frederico, R.G. (2023). "Cichla temensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2023: e.T164491891A164491901. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T164491891A164491901.en. Retrieved 2 January 2024.