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Discus Fish

A beautiful Discus fish (Symphysodon) spotted at the National Zoological Park in Washington D.C.

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Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discus_%28fish%29
Symphysodon, colloquially known as discus, is a genus of cichlids native to the Amazon River basin. Discus are popular as aquarium fish and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia is a major industry. They are sometimes referred to as pompadour fish.

Taken on: August 31, 2013

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