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Is peacock bass the common name for the peacock bass?
peacock bass are widely known mostly as peacock bass, but are also known as butterfly peacocks, peacock cichlids, and butterfly peacock cichlids.
Can largemouth bass hybridise with peacock bass?
no, peacock bass are related to cichlids, largemouth are sunfish
What type of fish is the peacock bass?
Peacock bass are not true bass, but rather are the largest members of the Cichlid family.
How big do peacock bass grow to?
There are more than 15 species of peacock bass. The largest can grow to nearly thirty pounds. Peacock basses are not true bass, but are cichlids, like oscars and tilapia.
Why does a peacock bass have a spot on its tail?
to fool both predator and prey the fish is actually turned around
Can you put peacock bass in a pond in Indiana?
No
Is peacock bass fishing legal?
Peacock bass fishing is illegal in the area of Florida. They are native to the Amazon River in South America which is where you can catch them at, in Brazil.
Where do peacock bass live?
The only two places where peacock bass thrive are: Their native waters in the Amazon region of South America, where you will find the larger Speckled peacock bass and the butterfly peacock bass. In South Florida, where both the speckled and butterfly peacock bass were released as a means to control other exotic/invasive species. This experiment, managed by the authority of the Florida Fish and Wildlife commission, proved to be successful with the Butterfly peacock bass, which quickly adapted to the tropical environment of South Florida. The speckled peacock did not fare so well and eventually died out. Butterfly peacock bass are an excellent angling fish, hitting lures and shiners explosively and making line busting runs, which call for an exciting fishing experience. South Florida outfitters offer 1/2, full day and whole weekend fishing charters at a much more reasonable cost than going to South America to catch these awesome fish.
Is peacock bass safe for human consumption?
"Peacock bass is found the the Amazon river, usually in Brazil. They are formerly considered sport fish and not considered safe for human consumption, but are now deemed safe after further testing."
Where do they sell pet bass?
Its illegal to sell native Bass like Largemouth. But some pet shops sell Peacock Bass. or you can order a Peacock Bass online. But if you want a Largemouth or other native Bass try catching a baby one with a cast net near aquatic plants or other hiding spots. Just ask permission because depending on where you are it may not be legal.
How can you tell from a female peacock bass from a male peacock bass?
At maturity, females are much larger, any bass over seven pounds is most certainly a female. With smaller fish, females tend to be somewhat darker on top than males.
What do peacock bass eat?
Peacock bass regularly go after tiny fish. Some of the kinds of tiny fish they feed on include bluegill, threadfin shad and mosquito fish, for starters. They sometimes eat other kinds of cichlids. Youngsters frequently eat shrimp.
