Astronotinae

Astronotinae
The oscar is certainly the best-known member in the subfamily
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Cichlidae
Subfamily: Astronotinae
Kullander, 1998
Genera

3 genera, 6 species

The Astronotinae are a subfamily of cichlids from South America, where they are found in the Amazon, Orinoco, ParanĂ¡, and Paraguay River basins, and various rivers in the Guianas. The subfamily includes three genera, each with two species.

Genera

References

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