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.