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Astronotus ocellatus (Agassiz 1831) Family Cichlidae The oscar is a member of the cichlid and tilapia family. It has a compressed, almost oval body. There are large posterior ex…
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The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) can be found in canals, streams, sloughs and wet prairies adjacent to canals during wet seasons. Learn more about Florida's freshwater fish with this online guide! #FamilyCichlidae #FloridaFish #Fishing #FreshwaterID #FishID

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