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There are 156 species of chidlids but 69 of the species are endangered :D
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∙ 10y agoAt least 1,650 species of cichlids have been found, but many species are unknown. The estimated amount of species of cichlids is between 2,000 and 3,000.
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Where is the species of the Malawi Cichlids found?
The fish species of Malawi Cichlids can be found in Lake Malawi on the African continent. It is a large lake that contains many different environments and spans over three countries: Malawi, Tanzania and Mozambique.
Can zebra cichlids and their varieties interbreed?
There are two distinct species both of which are called Zebra Cichlids. One species is from Malawi in Africa and a type of Pseudotropus that comes in many different colours, and the other is from Tropical South America and is a member of the Cichlasoma family. These two different species can not be interbred.
Can cichlids and Oscars mate?
Oscars are cichlids! They are from the South American group of cichlids. Fish can mate only within the same species. Oscars can only mate with other Oscars.
Fish parrots are herbivores or not?
Parrot Cichlids are carnivores. I believe they are produced in a Laboratory by some Chinese scientists who artificially fertilise one species of Amazon cichlids eggs with the sperm from a different species. They are not accepted as a species by most Scientists and do not have a proper Taxonomic name.
How many babies do cichlids have?
Depends.
What are some different fish species?
Rather than give you "species' I'll give you "Groups of fish that contain certain types of species.". Good commonly available fish usually available at the local pet shops. Tetras, Anabantids, Dwarf Cichlids, Rasboras, Livebearers, Catfishes, Algae eaters, African Cichlids and South American Cichlids. All the above are tropical and some are very specific in their water parameter requirements.
Will jewel cichlids fight with convict cichlids?
It is expected that Jewel Cichlids with Convict Cichlids.
Can baby cichlids be with larger cichlids?
no because the bigger cichlids will eat the little cichlids.
What kind of creatures are Cichlids?
Cichlids are species of aquatic fish that are found diversely, in regards to various sizes and shapes. Generally they are ovate in shape and laterally slightly compressed commonly medium sized. Scientist have been able to describe at least 1650 species of Cichlids and yet to discover more making it one of the largest families in animal kingdom. They are kept in home aquariums as well.
How do African cichlids reproduce?
Cichlids are fish from the family Cichlidae in the order Perciformes. Cichlids have higly organized breeding activites. All species show some form of parental care for both eggs and larvae, often nurturing free swimming young until they are weeks or months old.
How many species of animal is there in the world?
species of loris in world
How can i get my African cichlids to stop fighting i have 4 African cichlids and a albino tiger Oscar and the Oscar is the one being hurt?
You should NEVER try to mix African Cichlids with Amazonian Cichlids. It simply can not work. If your tank is set up properly for Africans your water conditions will be slowly killing the Oscar. Please for the Oscars sake get it out of there and in future do some homework/research before mixing species together.
