Cichlidae Family
The Animal (Mylochromis plagiotaenia (Regan, 1922)) is a fascinating member of the animal kingdom representing unique evolutionary adaptations. This...
2,804 species in this family.2275 species in this category
Animal (Labidochromis heterodon) - Facts & Information
Labidochromis heterodon Lewis, 1982
Animal (Gobiocichla Kanazawa) - Facts & Information
Gobiocichla Kanazawa, 1951
Mustavatsatilapia (Coptodon kottae) - Facts & Information
Coptodon kottae (Lönnberg, 1904)
Animal (BOLDABV) - Facts & Information
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Animal (Mylochromis ensatus) - Facts & Information
Mylochromis ensatus Turner & Howarth, 2001
Edebululu (Neolamprologus cunningtoni) - Facts & Information
Neolamprologus cunningtoni (Boulenger, 1906)
Animal (Chromidotilapia nana) - Facts & Information
Chromidotilapia nana Lamboj, 2003
Animal (Haplochromis mento) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis mento Regan, 1922
Animal (Orthochromis kimpala) - Facts & Information
Orthochromis kimpala Schedel, Vreven, Katemo Manda, Abwe, Chocha Manda & Schliewen, 2018
Pavón; Tucunaré (Cichla jariina) - Facts & Information
Cichla jariina Kullander & Ferreira, 2006
Animal (Serranochromis alvum) - Facts & Information
Serranochromis alvum Stauffer, Bills & Skelton, 2021
Animal (Leptochromis Bleeker) - Facts & Information
Leptochromis Bleeker, 1875
Animal (Cyprichromis leptosoma) - Facts & Information
Cyprichromis leptosoma (Boulenger, 1898)
Animal (Maylandia chrysomallos) - Facts & Information
Maylandia chrysomallos (Stauffer, Bowers, Kellogg & McKaye, 1997)
Moga Verde; Tuba; Vieja (Tomocichla tuba) - Facts & Information
Tomocichla tuba (Meek, 1912)
Animal (Herichthys tepehua) - Facts & Information
Herichthys tepehua De la Maza-Benignos, Ornelas-García, Lozano-Vilano, García-Ramírez & Doadrio, 2014
Animal (Warilochromis Altner) - Facts & Information
Warilochromis Altner, Ruthensteiner & Reichenbacher, 2020
Long Jaw Tristramella (Tristramella sacra) - Facts & Information
Tristramella sacra (Günther, 1865)
Animal (Grammatotria lemairii) - Facts & Information
Grammatotria lemairii Boulenger, 1899
Animal (Haplochromis spekii) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis spekii (Boulenger, 1906)
Convict Julie (Julidochromis regani) - Facts & Information
Julidochromis regani Poll, 1942
Animal (Apistogramma eleutheria) - Facts & Information
Apistogramma eleutheria Varella & Britzke, 2016
Animal (Neolamprologus similis) - Facts & Information
Neolamprologus similis Büscher, 1992
Animal (Bathybates leo) - Facts & Information
Bathybates leo Poll, 1956
Guinean Tilapia (Coptodon discolor) - Facts & Information
Coptodon discolor (Günther, 1903)
Animal (Orthochromis torrenticola) - Facts & Information
Orthochromis torrenticola (Thys van den Audenaerde, 1963)
Animal (Serranochromis spei) - Facts & Information
Serranochromis spei Trewavas, 1964
Huuliseuloja (Tylochromis labrodon) - Facts & Information
Tylochromis labrodon Regan, 1920
Animal (Haplochromis petronius) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis petronius Greenwood, 1973
Akpanoe; Akpavi; Ditsame; Epia; Furoo; Gargaza; Ifunu; Kaporoc; Karwa; Mpupa; Blackchin Mouthbreeder; Blackchin Tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) - Facts & Information
Sarotherodon melanotheron Rüppell, 1852
Animal (Australoheros sanguineus) - Facts & Information
Australoheros sanguineus Ottoni, 2013
Añashua; Bocón; Mataguaro; Satena; Yacundá (Crenicichla anthurus) - Facts & Information
Crenicichla anthurus Cope, 1872
Pavón; Tucunaré (Cichla vazzoleri) - Facts & Information
Cichla vazzoleri Kullander & Ferreira, 2006
Animal (Rhamphochromis woodi) - Facts & Information
Rhamphochromis woodi Regan, 1922
Animal (BOLDABU) - Facts & Information
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Animal (Haplochromis curvidens) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis curvidens Vranken, Steenberge, Heylen, Decru & Snoeks, 2022
Humpback Largemouth; Kromkop-Kurper (Serranochromis altus) - Facts & Information
Serranochromis altus Winemiller & Kelso-Winemiller, 1991
Animal (BOLDAFF) - Facts & Information
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Acará (Australoheros montanus) - Facts & Information
Australoheros montanus Ottoni, 2012
Animal (Coptodon thysi) - Facts & Information
Coptodon thysi (Stiassny, Schliewen & Dominey, 1992)
Animal (Haplochromis martini) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis martini (Boulenger, 1906)
Animal (Wajpamheros Říčan) - Facts & Information
Wajpamheros Říčan & Piálek, 2016
Apistograma Colaroja; Macmaster'S Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma macmasteri) - Facts & Information
Apistogramma macmasteri Kullander, 1979
Animal (Vieja Fernández-Yépez) - Facts & Information
Vieja Fernández-Yépez, 1969
Jacundá; Joaninha-Da-Pedra (Teleocichla centrarchus) - Facts & Information
Teleocichla centrarchus Kullander, 1988
Animal (Bathybates Boulenger) - Facts & Information
Bathybates Boulenger, 1898
Animal (Haplochromis azureus) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis azureus (Seehausen & Lippitsch, 1998)
Animal (Hemitaeniochromis spilopterus) - Facts & Information
Hemitaeniochromis spilopterus (Trewavas, 1935)
Castañeta; Chanchita (Australoheros facetus) - Facts & Information
Australoheros facetus (Jenyns, 1842)
Animal (Tremembichthys da) - Facts & Information
Tremembichthys da Silva Santos & Santos, 1993
Animal (Serranochromis cacuchi) - Facts & Information
Serranochromis cacuchi Stauffer, Bills & Skelton, 2021
Animal (Sarotherodon niger) - Facts & Information
Sarotherodon niger
Animal (Laetacara flamannellus) - Facts & Information
Laetacara flamannellus Ottoni, Bragança, Amorim & Gama, 2012
Animal (BOLDAAW) - Facts & Information
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Acará; Threadfin Acara (Acarichthys heckelii) - Facts & Information
Acarichthys heckelii (Müller & Troschel, 1849)
Animal (Placidochromis vulgaris) - Facts & Information
Placidochromis vulgaris Hanssens, 2004
Animal (Diplotaxodon longimaxilla) - Facts & Information
Diplotaxodon longimaxilla Stauffer, Phiri & Konings, 2018
Apistograma; Bujurqui; Cruzi (Apistogramma cruzi) - Facts & Information
Apistogramma cruzi Kullander, 1986
Animal (Lugubria lenticulata) - Facts & Information
Lugubria lenticulata (Heckel, 1840)
Animal (Haplochromis squamipinnis) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis squamipinnis Regan, 1921
Animal (Haplochromis pallidus) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis pallidus (Boulenger, 1911)
Perche Africaine (Coelotilapia joka) - Facts & Information
Coelotilapia joka (Thys van den Audenaerde, 1969)
Animal (Pterochromis Trewavas) - Facts & Information
Pterochromis Trewavas, 1973
Animal (Melanochromis mpoto) - Facts & Information
Melanochromis mpoto Konings & Stauffer, 2012
Animal (Hoplotilapia Hilgendorf) - Facts & Information
Hoplotilapia Hilgendorf, 1888
Fairy Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi) - Facts & Information
Neolamprologus brichardi (Poll, 1974)
Butterfly Cichlid; Moga; Moga Amarilla; Nicaragua Cichlid (Hypsophrys nicaraguensis) - Facts & Information
Hypsophrys nicaraguensis (Günther, 1864)
Animal (Neolamprologus marunguensis) - Facts & Information
Neolamprologus marunguensis Büscher, 1989
Animal (Divandu) - Facts & Information
Divandu Lamboj & Snoeks, 2000
Animal (Gephyrochromis lawsi) - Facts & Information
Gephyrochromis lawsi Fryer, 1957
Animal (Etia nguti) - Facts & Information
Etia nguti Schliewen & Stiassny, 2003
Animal (Lepidiolamprologus hecqui) - Facts & Information
Lepidiolamprologus hecqui (Boulenger, 1899)
Animal (Sargochromis mortimeri) - Facts & Information
Sargochromis mortimeri (Bell-Cross, 1975)
Animal (Haplochromis vanoijeni) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis vanoijeni de Zeeuw & Witte, 2010
Animal (Haplochromis phytophagus) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis phytophagus Greenwood, 1966
Animal (Haplochromis tridens) - Facts & Information
Haplochromis tridens Regan & Trewavas, 1928
Animal (Crenicichla taikyra) - Facts & Information
Crenicichla taikyra Casciotta, Almirón, Aichino, Gómez, Piálek & Říčan, 2013
Animal (Theraps Günther) - Facts & Information
Theraps Günther, 1862
Animal (Telmatochromis salzburgeri) - Facts & Information
Telmatochromis salzburgeri Indermaur, Schedel & Ronco, 2024
Animal (Mayaheros aguadae) - Facts & Information
Mayaheros aguadae (Hubbs, 1936)
Animal (Otopharynx ovatus) - Facts & Information
Otopharynx ovatus (Trewavas, 1935)
Animal (Chromidotilapia schoutedeni) - Facts & Information
Chromidotilapia schoutedeni (Poll & Thys van den Audenaerde, 1967)
Banded Bream; Banded Tilapia; Situhu; Sparrman'S Bream; Sparrmans Tilapia; Vlei-Tilapia; Vleikurper (Tilapia sparrmanii) - Facts & Information
Tilapia sparrmanii Smith, 1840
Animal (Neolamprologus devosi) - Facts & Information
Neolamprologus devosi Schelly, Stiassny & Seegers, 2003
Animal (Mchenga) - Facts & Information
Mchenga Stauffer & Konings, 2006
Animal (Crenicichla acutirostris) - Facts & Information
Crenicichla acutirostris Günther, 1862
Animal (Xenochromis Boulenger) - Facts & Information
Xenochromis Boulenger, 1899
Animal (BOLDACX) - Facts & Information
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Animal (Julidochromis marksmithi) - Facts & Information
Julidochromis marksmithi Burgess, 2014
Animal (Paretroplus polyactis) - Facts & Information
Paretroplus polyactis Bleeker, 1878
Animal (Danakilia dinikolai) - Facts & Information
Danakilia dinikolai Stiassny, Marchi & Lamboj, 2010
Guapote Tricolor; Yellow Belly Cichlid (Trichromis salvini) - Facts & Information
Trichromis salvini (Günther, 1862)
Animal (BOLDAAP) - Facts & Information
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Animal (Apistogramma alacrina) - Facts & Information
Apistogramma alacrina Kullander, 2004
Pez Joya Manchado; Spotted Jewelfish (Rubricatochromis guttatus) - Facts & Information
Rubricatochromis guttatus (Günther, 1862)
Animal (Lugubria johanna) - Facts & Information
Lugubria johanna (Heckel, 1840)
Animal (Aulonocara koningsi) - Facts & Information
Aulonocara koningsi Tawil, 2003
Animal (Thoracochromis wingatii) - Facts & Information
Thoracochromis wingatii (Boulenger, 1902)
Chromides (Etroplus Cuvier) - Facts & Information
Etroplus Cuvier, 1830
Animal (Orthochromis gecki) - Facts & Information
Orthochromis gecki Schedel, Vreven, Katemo Manda, Abwe, Chocha Manda & Schliewen, 2018