Evolutionary biologists describe a new gene in the Central American Midas cichlid fish and identify a variant caused by a 'jumping gene' (transposon). This variant of the 'goldentouch gene' is most ...

The large fish also happens to be Cruz's fifth Freshwater Big Fish Award species, earning him his Elite Angler Certificate. "Congratulations Jose on your incredible accomplishment!" TPWD wrote on ...

A Case Western Reserve University scientist has played the lead role in identifying an invasive species related to one already threatening other fish in the waters of the southern United States. That ...

"16755"--Spine, v. 1; "16756"--Spine, v. 2. FISH copy v.1 has bookplate: Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Purchased from the Bruce Collette Endowment for the Fishes ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? East Africa’s Lake Victoria is home to over 500 species of cichlid, and according to ...

The Rio Grande cichlid is a native member of the Cichlid family of fishes, which also includes the exotic tilapia, according to the TPWD. The distribution of the Rio Grande cichlid in Texas appears to ...

The unique diversity of cichlids in Africa’s oldest lake could help unlock the secrets of evolution. Baby Haplotaxodon microlepis scramble for safety in their mother’s mouth. Like many cichlid species ...