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===Game fish=== Many large cichlids are popular game fish. The [[peacock bass]] (''[[Cichla]]'' species) of South America is one of the most popular [[sport fishing|sportfish]]. It was introduced in many waters around the world.{{Where|date=October 2014}} In [[Florida]], this fish generates millions of hours of fishing and sportfishing revenue of more than US$8 million a year.<ref name="floridafisheries">{{cite web|url=http://floridafisheries.com/fishes/non-native.html|title=Fact Exotic Freshwater Fishes|author=Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission|access-date=18 March 2007}}</ref> Other cichlids preferred by anglers include the [[oscar (fish)|oscar]], [[Mayan cichlid]] (''Cichlasoma urophthalmus''), and [[Parachromis managuensis|jaguar cichlid]] (''Parachromis managuensis'').<ref name="floridafisheries"/>
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