By Richard F. Stratton
Although nearly every species of fish is fascinating to me, I have a confession. I have a particular predilection for one family — the family Cichlidae, whose members are commonly referred to as cichlids. Their behaviors are varied and fascinating, and every species provides some type of parental care. In some species, it may be minimal, but in others it is downright unbelievable in its intensity and variation. In addition, the family contains many exotic and beautiful species.
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