Cichlidae

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cichlidae)

Cichlids are fish from the family Cichlidae in the order Perciformes. Cichlids are members of a group known as the Labroidei, along with the wrasses (Labridae), damselfishes (Pomacentridae), and surfperches (Embiotocidae). This family is both large and diverse. At least 1,650 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families. (Wikipedia)

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09-May-2013

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