This incredible diversity allows cichlids to conquer every environment that’s available in an isolated freshwater lake. For example, in Lake Tanganyika, there’s a species that can temporarily ...

Many freshwater exotics got into Florida waters when they were released from aquariums or escaped from fish farms. Pike killifish became established in the state after several specimens raised for ...

By David Akana A new WWF report is sounding the alarm on Africa’s freshwater fish: one in four fish species it assessed is at risk of extinction. These declines threaten not only biodiversity, but ...

Some of the fish species that supported the livelihoods and survivals of many living around Africa’s lakes are on the brink ...

A female Astatotilapia burtoni, a type of freshwater cichlid fish commonly found in some parts of Africa. Cichlid mothers were recently found to regularly eat their newborn offspring to keep healthy.

Murky Amazon waters cloud fish vision South American cichlid fish have restricted use of genes shared with African relatives Date: January 4, 2017 Source: University of Maryland Summary: African ...

Starting June 22, guests can dive into the world's largest freshwater cichlid aquarium for the ‘Snorkel with Cichlid’ experience and get the chance to feed the occupants for Dh230 per person ...