Folly Zoo

African Cichlid

(Cichlidae)

Zone:
Motobo Hills

Diet:
Herbivore

Taxa:
Amphibians & Fish

Conservation Status:
Critically Endangered


African Cichlids are a large family of fish with many sub-species. Many display bright colours and they come in varying shapes and sizes.

African Cichlids have become an increasingly popular aquarium fish, the most commonly known being Angel Fish.

Although they are generally a small-medium fish, there are some that can grow up to 3 feet!

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