African cichlids are some of the most fascinating and diverse members of this unique family. All cichlids are members of the biological family Cichlidae. Scientists have a hard time estimating ...

Africa's Lake Victoria is home to one of evolution's greatest experiments. In its waters, what began as a single lineage belonging to the cichlid family of fishes has since given rise to a ...

In this video, I share the exciting news of my African cichlid fry's arrival and the steps I'm taking to ensure their healthy development. From setting up a dedicated nursery tank to providing optimal ...

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 ...

Cichlids have undergone rapid diversification in Africa, which is home to at least 1100 species. This process has been especially prominent in the Great Lakes in East Africa's Rift Valley (Lakes ...

Biologists have genetically mapped the sex chromosomes of several species of cichlid fish from Lake Malawi, East Africa, and identified a mechanism by which new sex chromosomes may evolve.

The fish from Lake Victoria is a type of African cichlid (pronounced sik- lid), Shedd spokeswoman Lisa Elkuss said Friday. ”It appears we have stumbled upon a new species of cichlid that no long ...

Then, and now, the award was based on Alward's work with the African cichlid fish called Astatotilapia burtoni, or A. burtoni. Alward believes it's time to elevate the species to become a premier ...

Researchers hoping to learn why African freshwater cichlids carry newborn babies in their mouths discovered something even more bizarre: they devour some of the young offspring in the process ...

Wainwright's lab studies the evolution and diversity of fish. The cichlid fishes of Africa's great lakes are a particularly large and diverse group, adapted to a wide variety of habitats and food ...

Cichlid fishes have undergone a mind-boggling degree of speciation. New research is revealing features of their genomes that primed them to diversify so spectacularly Africa's Lake Victoria is ...