What looks like an ordinary creek is actually packed with aquarium species gone wild. Bright cichlids flash through the current, turning this natural stream into a living fish tank. The sight is ...

What started as a simple fishing session turned into a wild surprise—this monster pond is loaded with exotic cichlids! Every cast brings something new, colorful, and totally unexpected. Johnson ...

Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Among those who cared about freshwater fish — and there were many — ...

Scientists found a “large”-mouthed river creature, sometimes kept as aquarium pet, in Zambia and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Adrian Indermaur In a river of southern Africa, a ...

Scuba divers found some “large”-eyed lake creatures off the coast of Malawi and discovered two new species, a study said and photos show. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto Plunging into a large lake in ...

In social fish like cichlids, status is everything. High-status males are territorial and colorful – they defend territories and reproduce with females. Low-status males, which are less colorful and ...

It all started with the Convict cichlids. The small striped fish, native of Central America, captured Sac State Biology Professor Ron Coleman’s attention in a laboratory at the University of Toronto ...

Cichlids are a striking type of freshwater fish with over 500 species. They're usually found in warmer regions and in various bodies of water, including ponds, rivers, lakes, and streams. Most species ...

While cichlids are common throughout Texas waterways, the peacock genus is endemic to East Africa's Lake Malaway, the second-largest lake in Africa. Known for their striking colors, the rare, tropical ...

Newfound evidence reveals that the upsurge of the exotic Nile perch in Lake Victoria had long-lasting effects on the genetic diversity of various local cichlid species, report scientists from Tokyo ...

Cichlid fishes exhibit differing degrees of curiosity. The cause for this lies in their genes, as reported by researchers. This trait influences the cichlids' ability to adapt to new habitats. The ...