OMNIDEX · FISH FIELD GUIDE

Oscar

Astronotus ocellatus · Cichlidae

Uncommon catalog entry

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Identification keys

Use these visible cues as a starting point, then check local rules and review the live result before keeping a fish.

Tail base eyespot
Mottled dark body
Rounded fins

Habitat notes

Warm canals · Tropical ponds

Active season: Warm months

Common approach: Small lures / worms

Look-alike check

When a result is uncertain, start with these catalog neighbors. They share family, genus, or habitat signals; this list is a comparison aid, not a substitute for local identification expertise.

Mayan Cichlid (Mayaheros urophthalmus)
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Peacock Bass (Cichla ocellaris)

Conservation reminder

Introduced cichlid in warm regions.

Seasons, size limits, and keep rules vary by water. Verify the current local regulations before keeping a catch; release it carefully when unsure.

Identify and log the real catch

OmniDex identifies a live catch, estimates length, and saves a private city-level journal entry without exposing raw coordinates.

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