Wild-type
A variant of Jack Dempsey (Rocio octofasciata)
Representative Jack Dempseyphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.
A stocky dark-bodied cichlid studded with iridescent blue-green and gold flecks that intensify with age and mood, named for the heavyweight boxer's pugnacity.
Keeper tips for this variant
Powerful and territorial, especially when breeding — keep singly or as an established pair in a large tank with line-of-sight breaks and only similarly robust tankmates.