THERE are quite a number of African mouth-breeding cichlids (Haplochromis and related genera) the males of which bear very conspicuously yellow or orange spots near the base of the anal fin. The ...

A new study shows that cichlid fish reared in larger social groups from birth display a greater and more extensive range of social interactions, which continues into the later life of the fish.

You’re considering new fish for your home aquarium, but all you see in your local pet store are the usual guppies, tetras, and small cichlids. You want a more unusual fish that stands out from the ...

They came to south Florida in a quiet, undetermined way, and are making a name for themselves. They are short and stocky and full of fight. When they strike, they hit hard. These hardy fish, ...