City - Badu, Madhyamgram State - WEST BENGAL Country - India
About
Astronotus ocellatus is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names including oscar, tiger oscar, velvet cichlid or marble cichlid. In South America, where the species occurs, A. ocellatus are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets. However, its slow growth limits its potential for aquaculture.The species is also a popular aquarium fish.