Author: Humboldt, 1821
FBname: Speckled pavon
Remark: Redescription based on Venezuelan material in Machado-Allison (1971), as <i>C. ocellaris</i>.
Comments: Occupies deeper littoral areas in lagoons and sandy and rocky banks of the main river channel.  Feeds mainly on small fish (especially characids measuring <10 cm SL) (Ref. 26329, 27531).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).  Has been introduced to Florida and Texas, but is considered not established yet.