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Scientific Name: |
Astronotus ocellatus |
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Common Names: |
oscar |
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Description: |
Usually has a blue to green color on it's body and fins with large
black blotches. may have red or orange colors on it's body. |
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Location: |
Introduced from South America into central and south Florida |
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Size: |
May reach sizes of 2 lbs or more with less than 1 lb typical. |
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Spawning: |
Spawns when water temps reach 82 to 91 degrees. Females lay up to
3000 egs in a raised nest. Both the male and female will guard the
eggs and young. |
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Prey: |
Feed mostly on small fish, insects, and amphibians. |
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Fishing notes: |
Live baits such as cut fish, shrimp, and worms work well. Small
spinnerbaits work well also. |
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