The biological family Cichlidaea is one of the most fascinating examples of animal evolution on Earth. Convict cichlids are a widespread, well-known species within this unique group. Convict cichlids ...

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 ...

Cichlid fishes have undergone a mind-boggling degree of speciation. New research is revealing features of their genomes that primed them to diversify so spectacularly Africa's Lake Victoria is home to ...

The large fish also happens to be Cruz's fifth Freshwater Big Fish Award species, earning him his Elite Angler Certificate. "Congratulations Jose on your incredible accomplishment!" TPWD wrote on ...

Mayan cichlids are one of Florida's most established invasive fish species, and this short uses a cast net to demonstrate just how catchable they are in the right location. The standout moment is the ...

There are concerned, overprotective parents, and then there are cichlid fish. After a male cichlid fertilizes the female’s eggs, she holds her entire brood of embryos inside her mouth for two weeks ...

Cichlid fish are seen sucking up sand and spitting it out in a pile to impress females and intimidate rivals with their 'sandcastles'. The mounds of sand, called bowers, are each subtly different in ...

In Lake Malawi, hundreds of species of cichlid fish have evolved with astonishing speed, offering scientists a rare opportunity to study how biodiversity arises.

In bony fish the swim bladder primarily serves for buoyancy. Moreover, in many species it also possesses acoustic functions: it plays a role in sound production and improves hearing in numerous ways.