Cichlids are one of the largest and strangest groups of vertebrate fish — fish with backbones — on Earth. They’re popular as pets and farmed in aquaculture, and scientists have been studying them ...

There are concerned, overprotective parents, and then there are cichlid fish. After a male cichlid fertilizes the female’s eggs, she holds her entire brood of embryos inside her mouth for two weeks ...

Aquarium lovers always search for fishes that are not just beautiful but also intelligent. Having an aquarium at home is not only about adding colour to your room but also about creating a lively ...

For those of you who are teased about your forgetfulness, good news! It turns out having the “memory of a fish” may actually be a compliment. Fish may have a reputation for having three-second ...

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has ...

Dropping a trap into the water leads to a jackpot of baby cichlids ready for a new home. Watching them dart around the net feels like discovering hidden treasure. Each tiny fish adds more personality ...