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The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a member of the cichlid and tilapia family. You may find it in drainage ditches, canals, rivers and creeks with aquatic vegetation and little to no current. #FamilyCichlidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID Tropical Freshwater Fish, Tropical Fish, Fish Gallery, Florida Fish, Ichthys, Small Fish, Tilapia, Wild Life, Aquariums

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Rocio octofasciata (Regan 1903) Family Cichlidae The Jack Dempsey is a member of the cichlid and tilapia family. It has a compressed and moderately deep body with an oval to sli…
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The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a member of the cichlid and tilapia family. You may find it in drainage ditches, canals, rivers and creeks with aquatic vegetation and little to no current. #FamilyCichlidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a member of the cichlid and tilapia family. You may find it in drainage ditches, canals, rivers and creeks with aquatic vegetation and little to no current. #FamilyCichlidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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