Description The Discus (scientifically known as Symphysodon) is a genus from the Cichlidae family.
All Symphysodon species have a latterly compressed body in a similar fashion to the latterly compressed bodies.
However the Discus can now be found in every continent of the world due to their popularity in the home aquarium trade.
The Discus thrives in the Neotropical rivers and floodplain lakes of the Amazon.
The Discus is a freshwater Fish that is native to the Amazon river basin.
Description The Discus (scientifically known as Symphysodon) is a genus from the Cichlidae family