A colorful freshwater fish belonging to the family Cichlidae, known for varied shapes, sizes, and bright colors; popular in aquariums.
From New Latin Cichlidae, derived from Greek kikhlē meaning 'wrasse' (a type of fish). The family name created by scientists to classify this diverse group.
Cichlids are the fish world's overachievers—they can recognize their reflection, solve puzzles, and some species are such devoted parents they'll protect their eggs in their own mouths!
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