Black Acara
Cichlasoma bimaculatum
Black Acara is a medium-sized South American cichlid with a dark, mottled appearance and distinctive spot patterns. They are popular in the aquarium trade and have established populations in South Florida waters.
Black Acara at a glance
- Scientific name
- Cichlasoma bimaculatum
- Typical size
- 4-8 inches, 0.25-0.75 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in slow-moving freshwater canals, ponds, and drainage systems in South Florida. They prefer areas with vegetation and structure, and are typically caught by anglers using small baits while fishing for other species like bass or bluegill.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a black acara through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlack Acara questions people ask
Black Acara is Cichlasoma bimaculatum.
A typical black acara runs 4-8 inches, 0.25-0.75 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every black acara you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in slow-moving freshwater canals, ponds, and drainage systems in South Florida. They prefer areas with vegetation and structure, and are typically caught by anglers using small baits while fishing for other species like bass or bluegill. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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