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 ...

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 ...

In South Florida’s tropical climate, many exotic fish species are right at home in local ponds, lakes and canals. Mayan cichlids and oscars are two of the more abundant non-native species. Both are ...

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’ ...

They may not play ‘fetch’ or chase butterflies, but fish are social and playful creatures too, scientists claim. They have filmed cichlid fish species ‘playing’ for the first time, recording the ...

The Green Planet, Dubai’s indoor tropical rainforest, has a new attraction. The world’s largest freshwater cichlid aquarium is now ready to be explored at the City Walk spot. Home to 2,000 vibrant ...

Biologists have demonstrated that 'evolutionary experience' as well as learning protects cichlid fish from the brood parasitism practiced by the African cuckoo catfish. There are other animals besides ...

It is popularly believed that fish have a memory span of only 30 seconds. Canadian scientists, however, have demonstrated that this is far from true -- in fact, fish can remember context and ...