科: Cichlidae
ピーコックバス（Cichla monoculus）はシクリッド科に分類される淡水魚で、南米アマゾンに分布する。成魚は約 37.5–55 cm、適水温 24–30 °C。
Cichla monoculus, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from South America, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding and omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 37.5–55 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–30 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
難易度：中級。Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding。
適水温 24–30 °C。24–30 °C curated husbandry range。Heater required for stable tropical warmth。
成魚 37.5–55 cm 前後。Middle of the water columnのため 500 L 以上の水槽を推奨。
Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods。Sand with rock piles上で採餌する性質を活かし、沈む餌も与える。
Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding；Pairs or singles with defined territory。向いているのはSimilar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmatesは不向き。
南米アマゾンのLakes and slow rivers with structureが生息地。
換水・メンテ時はふたを推奨。
繁殖：Substrate or cave spawner with parental care。Often striking; males larger and brighter。