A family of perchlike freshwater fish characterized by a laterally flattened body, with spines in the dorsal and anal fins, have only a single nostril on each side, have a divided lateral line, and lack a subocular shelf. Cichlids are found naturally in India, Central and South America, Madagascar, and Africa and are a popular freshwater aquarium fish.

any of a family of mostly tropical, spiny-finned usually freshwater fishes used for the fishing industry and aquariums in the home; Water

A generic term referring to a group of freshwater fish commonly found in India, South America and Africa.

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