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Convict Cichlid

Amatitlania nigrofasciata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Amatitlania

About

The convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a fish species from the family Cichlidae, native to Central America, also known as the zebra cichlid. Convict cichlids are popular aquarium fish and have also been the subject of numerous studies on fish behaviour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Convict Cichlid?
The scientific name of Convict Cichlid is Amatitlania nigrofasciata.
What kingdom does Convict Cichlid belong to?
Convict Cichlid belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Convict Cichlid belong to?
Convict Cichlid belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Convict Cichlid belong to?
Convict Cichlid belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Convict Cichlid belong to?
Convict Cichlid belongs to the order Cichliformes.
What family does Convict Cichlid belong to?
Convict Cichlid belongs to the family Cichlidae.
What genus does Convict Cichlid belong to?
Convict Cichlid belongs to the genus Amatitlania.