cichlid

Definition: Cichlid is any member of the large freshwater fish family Cichlidae, distributed from Central and South America to Africa and Asia. A wide variety of feeding and habitat preferences is found in this group, but the numerous species are united by anatomical similarities and extensive parental care of the eggs and young.

In addition to those fish that are commonly called cichlids, this family also includes such fish as Angelfish and Discus.