Cichlid - Images of Cichlids

Images of Cichlids

  • The oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is one of the most popular cichlids in the fishkeeping hobby.

  • The butterfly peacock bass (Cichla ocellaris) was introduced intentionally in Florida as gamefish.

  • The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is farmed extensively as food fish in many parts of the world.

  • The angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) has long been commercially bred for the aquarium trade.

  • Sexual dimorphism is common in cichlids. Shown here are a male (front, with egg spots) and a female (rear) Maylandia lombardoi.

  • A pair of blue rams (Mikrogeophagus ramirezi), male in front, female behind. Many cichlids form strong pair bonds while breeding.

  • A discus (Symphysodon spp.) is guarding its eggs. Advanced broodcare is one of the defining characteristics of cichlids.

  • Lake Malawi, Eastern Africa, is home to numerous cichild species including this Livingston's cichlid (Nimbochromis livingstonii).

  • A shell-brooding cichlid of the genus Lamprologus from Lake Tanganyika in East Africa

  • The Texas cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) is the only cichlid native to the USA.

  • Pelvicachromis pulcher is a West African riverine cichlid, and part of the aquarists dwarf cichlid group.

  • The flowerhorn cichlid is a man-made hybrid that has recently gained popularity among aquarists, particularly in Asia.

  • Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus)

  • Nannacara adoketa, a dwarf cichlid from Brazil

  • The red terror cichlid is a highly aggressive species from the rivers of Central America.

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