Feeding
In natural habitats, the species has a diet composed of various prey, including crustaceans, small fish, insects, worms, plants and algae. This varied diet is a result of the fish's ability to protrude its jaw 4.2% of standard length. Inferior social status and associated stress can affect digestive function in convict cichlids.
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