Author: Günther, 1864
FBname: Southern saratoga
Remark: Species spelling Eschmeyer, pers. comm.
Comments: Live in still waters and slow-flowing sections of streams.  They are usually seen near the surface or near shore among aquatic vegetation (Ref. 39857, 44894).  Territorial and aggressive towards other fishes, particularly conspecifics.  Scratches and wounds resulting from fighting arre frequently exhibited by adults captured in the wild (Ref. 44894).  Feed on aquatic and terrestrial insects, fishes, frogs and crayfish.  Mouthbrooders (Ref. 39857, 44894).  Breeding occurs prior to the wet season at temperatures between 20°C and 23°C.  A renowned angling species (Ref. 44894).