Summary ²

The Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata) is a species of cichlid that is widely distributed across North and Central America (from Mexico south to Honduras). Its common name refers to its aggressive nature and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey.

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1. (c) šárka horváthová, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.biolib.cz/IMG/GAL/60244.jpg
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocio_octofasciata

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