Cichlids are a family of fish that include over 2000 species. They come in a variety of sizes with a range of habitats across continents from South America to Africa. Many of them are kept in aquariums as they are usually duable fish that come in a variety of colors. The species are known to take care of their eggs and incubate them and even take care of their fry. Depending on the species they have a variety of diets, some being herbavores while others are carnivorous. They are known to be able to adapt to environmental changes very quickly, making them good models for studying evolutionary development.
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