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Fish from the Great Lakes and rivers of africa

Cichlids

Cichlids are unique in that they have teeth both in their jaw and in the throat and a single nostril on either side of the head instead of 2. One of the reasons for family's massive diversity is advanced care of their offspring compared to other fish.
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Cichlids are one of the wonders of evolution, with thousands of different species developing. Lake Malawi alone contains as many as 850 different species of cichlids, all of which have evolved from just one species. What is more, all but 2 are endemic to the lake!
Next is Gold Shelldweller Cichlid
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