The oscar is a species of fish from the cichlid family known under a variety of common names, including tiger oscar, velvet cichlid, and marble cichlid. In tropical South America, where the species naturally resides, A. ocellatus specimens are often found for sale as a food fish in the local markets. Wikipedia Lifespan: 10 – 20 years Mass: 1.4 kg (Adult) Length: 36 cm (Adult) Family: Cichlidae Kingdom: Animalia Class: Actinopterygii