A family of small, brightly colored cichlid fish found in freshwater aquariums and native to South America and Asia.
From Greek 'chroma' (color) plus the Latin taxonomic suffix '-idae'. Named for the family's characteristic vibrant coloration.
Chromids were named literally 'the color fishes' because they display such astonishing diversity—from brilliant reds to electric yellows to deep blacks—and their color patterns actually change depending on their mood and social status!
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