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The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names, including tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, and marble cichlid. In tropical South America, where the species naturally resides, A. ocellatus specimens are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets.The fish has been introduced to other areas, including India, China, Australia, and the United States. It is considered a popular aquarium fish in Europe and the U.S.
Although the species is widely regarded as sexually monomorphic, males have been suggested to grow more quickly, and in some naturally occurring strains, males are noted to possess dark blotches on the base of their dorsal fins. The species reaches sexual maturity around one year of age, and continues to reproduce for 9-10 years. Frequency and timing of spawning may be related to the occurrence of rain. Although the species is widely regarded as sexually monomorphic, males have been suggested to grow more quickly,[citation needed] and in some naturally occurring strains, males are noted to possess dark blotches on the base of their dorsal fins. The species reaches sexual maturity around one year of age, and continues to reproduce for 9-10 years. Frequency and timing of spawning may be related to the occurrence of rain.A. ocellatus fish are biparental substrate spawners, though detailed information regarding their reproduction in the wild is scarce.
Young Oscar, about 2 in
In captivity, pairs are known to select and clean generally flattened horizontal or vertical surfaces on which to lay their eggs.[citation needed]. Smaller females lay around 300-500 eggs, while larger female oscars can lay about 2,500-3,000 eggs. Like most cichlids, A. ocellatus practices brood care, although the duration of brood care in the wild remains unknown. ocellatus fish are biparental substrate spawners, though detailed information regarding their reproduction in the wild is scarce.
Young Oscar, about 2 in
In captivity, pairs are known to select and clean generally flattened horizontal or vertical surfaces on which to lay their eggs. Smaller females lay around 300-500 eggs, while larger female oscars can lay about 2,500-3,000 eggs. Like most cichlids, A. ocellatus practices brood care, although the duration of brood care in the wild remains unknown.