African cichlid — printable fact sheet
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African cichlid
Varies (e.g., Pseudotropheus zebra, Haplochromis burtoni)
African cichlids are a diverse group of freshwater fish native primarily to the Great Rift Valley lakes of East Africa, especially Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika, and Victoria. They are renowned for their vivid coloration, complex social behaviors, and remarkable adaptability, with hu…
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- African cichlids are one of the fastest-evolving vertebrate groups on Earth, with hundreds of new species appearing in just a few thousand years.
- African cichlids display some of the most intricate parental care behaviors among fish, including mouthbrooding, where parents protect eggs and fry in their mouths. They exhibit a stunning array of colors and patterns, with some species able to change color based on mood or social status. Cichlids from Lake Malawi alone account for more than 800 distinct species.
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