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Cichla
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Cichla
Schneider, 1801

Cichla is a genus of fifteen described species of fish from the family Cichlidae. Kullander & Ferreira (2006) described nine species in a recent paper and suggest the genus may include 5-15 other species, yet to be described. The genus includes important game fish, such as the peacock bass (C. orinocensis), and is also of interest to cichlid keeping aquarists. Cichla species are amongst the largest cichlids, most species growing to over 50 cm (20 inches) and can weigh 3–4 kg (6.5–8 lb).

Species

Reference

  • Nine Cichla described during review
  • Kullander & Ferreira (2006). A review of the South American cichlid genus Cichla, with descriptions of nine new species (Teleostei: Cichlidae). Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 289-398.


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