Cichlids are one of the largest and strangest groups of vertebrate fish — fish with backbones — on Earth. They’re popular as pets and farmed in aquaculture, and scientists have been studying them ...

In South Florida’s tropical climate, many exotic fish species are right at home in local ponds, lakes and canals. Mayan cichlids and oscars are two of the more abundant non-native species. Both are ...

The unique diversity of cichlids in Africa’s oldest lake could help unlock the secrets of evolution. Baby Haplotaxodon microlepis scramble for safety in their mother’s mouth. Like many cichlid species ...

The Green Planet, Dubai’s indoor tropical rainforest, has a new attraction. The world’s largest freshwater cichlid aquarium is now ready to be explored at the City Walk spot. Home to 2,000 vibrant ...

Dubai’s indoor rainforest opens new aquarium with 2,000 African cichlid fish Starting June 22, guests can dive into the world's largest freshwater cichlid aquarium for the ‘Snorkel with Cichlid’ ...

They may not play ‘fetch’ or chase butterflies, but fish are social and playful creatures too, scientists claim. They have filmed cichlid fish species ‘playing’ for the first time, recording the ...

It is popularly believed that fish have a memory span of only 30 seconds. Canadian scientists, however, have demonstrated that this is far from true -- in fact, fish can remember context and ...

I am currently a PhD student at the University of Florida, in Dr. Colette St. Mary's Lab. I am conducting research in the field of evolutionary ecology, with a focus on the reproductive behavior of ...