Cichlids are one of the largest and strangest groups of vertebrate fish — fish with backbones — on Earth. They’re popular as pets and farmed in aquaculture, and scientists have been studying them ...

Cichlids are a striking type of freshwater fish with over 500 species. They're usually found in warmer regions and in various bodies of water, including ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams. Most species ...

Fact checked by Emily EstepReviewed by Nick Saint-ErneFact checked by Emily EstepReviewed by Nick Saint-Erne The blood parrot cichlid is a hybrid aquarium fish species that has created notable ...

Dubai’s indoor rainforest opens new aquarium with 2,000 African cichlid fish Starting June 22, guests can dive into the world's largest freshwater cichlid aquarium for the ‘Snorkel with Cichlid’ ...

These cichlids can now be used as a model system for studying widened canals, and we can apply what we learn from them to the fish in the deep sea." Webb analyzed video of the swimming behavior of the ...

The unique diversity of cichlids in Africa’s oldest lake could help unlock the secrets of evolution. Baby Haplotaxodon microlepis scramble for safety in their mother’s mouth. Like many cichlid species ...