The Interesting Diversity Of The African Cichlid

The African Cichlid (Cichlidae perciformes) is a large diverse group of fish native to African lakes, particularly Lake Malawi, Lake Tanginika and Lake Victoria. This group is considered one of the most specialized and diverse in the world. Species of cichlid (pronounced sik-lid) are found in nearly every area of the world. They are considered the most colorful of all the freshwater fish.