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Aristochromis
''Aristochromis christyi'' is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae, which is endemic to Lake Malawi in Africa. It is the only known member of its genus. Description ''A. christyi'' has an elongated body and an enlarged, bulbous head. The female and juvenile ''A, christyi'' are similar to each other in colour having mainly silvery bodies marked with longitudinal black lines one from which runs from the nape to the caudal fin, tail and with the other along the base of the dorsal fin. As the males reach sexual maturity they lose their stripes and the body colour changes to blue, at the same time the ventral fins change colour to orange in the breeding season. This large, predatory fish grows to a length of fish measurement, total length. Distribution and habitat It is found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania where it is endemism, endemic to Lake Malawi. Within Lake Malawi ''A. christyi'' is a widespread species being found in areas where more rocky habitat gives way to sand, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cichlid
Cichlids are fish from the family Cichlidae in the order Cichliformes. Cichlids were traditionally classed in a suborder, the Labroidei, along with the wrasses ( Labridae), in the order Perciformes, but molecular studies have contradicted this grouping. The closest living relative of cichlids is probably the convict blenny, and both families are classified in the 5th edition of ''Fishes of the World'' as the two families in the Cichliformes, part of the subseries Ovalentaria. This family is both large and diverse. At least 1,650 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families. New species are discovered annually, and many species remain undescribed. The actual number of species is therefore unknown, with estimates varying between 2,000 and 3,000. Many cichlids, particularly tilapia, are important food fishes, while others, such as the ''Cichla'' species, are valued game fish. The family also includes many popular freshwater aquariu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
