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Fishing Species

Oscar Fish Species Information

Oscar

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Astronotus ocellatus
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Regions Fished: Peru, Colombia, Brazil and French Guiana and occurs in the Amazon river basin, along the Amazonas, Içá, Negro, Solimões and Ucayali river systems, and also in the Approuague and Oyapock drainages
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Additional Information: The species has an absolute requirement for vitamin C and develops health problems in its absence.