👉 Pitheochetes is a genus of fish in the order Cichlidae, commonly known as carp or perch. These fish are found in freshwater habitats and can be found throughout much of North America, but they are most common in eastern Canada, the United States, and Mexico. They have a distinctive spiny tail that is typically long and smooth. The main distinguishing characteristics of Pitheochetes include their large, white bellies with black spots, which are characteristic of carp.
