The Uaru Cichlid (Uaru amphiacanthoides) is a large, peaceful freshwater fish native to the Amazon River basin. Recognised for its unique, oval body shape and striking coloration, the Uaru Cichlid is a popular aquarium species. It is primarily herbivorous, feeding on plant material, detritus, and some invertebrates. Known for its calm and social nature, it often thrives in groups in its natural habitat, found in slow-moving waters of rivers and estuaries.