Cichla orinocensis are commonly called the Peacock bass in the Aquarium and fishing hobby.

Cichla orinocensis is one of the species featured in the Freshwater Natural Aquarium Documentary.

BELLOW: Video of Cichla orinocensis in its Flooded Area Natural habitat.

ABOVE: Image of Cichla orinocensis in its Morichal Natural habitat. (North of the Orinoco River, Venezuela)

We have noticed that the Cichla orinocensis wich inhabit the rivers north of the Orinoco River are yellowish in color. The Cichla orinocensis that inhabit the rivers south of the Orinoco River are bluish green in color.

BELLOW: Image of Cichla orinocensis in its Morichal Natural habitat. (South of the Orinoco River, Venezuela) This picture was published on the July 2008, Tropical Fish Hobbyist Magazine (TFH) issue on the Swimming With Cichlids Article.

ABOVE: Image of Cichla orinocensis. Peacock bass are commonly fished and eaten by the locals.