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    The document discusses the convict cichlid fish, including its: - Classification in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Actinopterygii, order Cichliformes, and family Cichlidae. - Native habitat of lakes and streams in Central America. - Size of males reaching 6.5 inches and females 4.5 inches. - Aggressive breeding behavior and parental care of offspring. - Diet including crustaceans, small fish, insects, plants, worms and algae. - Sexual maturity at around 6 months and monogamous pairing for reproduction.

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    The document discusses the convict cichlid fish, including its: - Classification in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Actinopterygii, order Cichliformes, and family Cichlidae. - Native habitat of lakes and streams in Central America. - Size of males reaching 6.5 inches and females 4.5 inches. - Aggressive breeding behavior and parental care of offspring. - Diet including crustaceans, small fish, insects, plants, worms and algae. - Sexual maturity at around 6 months and monogamous pairing for reproduction.

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    The document discusses the convict cichlid fish, including its: - Classification in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Actinopterygii, order Cichliformes, and family Cichlidae. - Native habitat of lakes and streams in Central America. - Size of males reaching 6.5 inches and females 4.5 inches. - Aggressive breeding behavior and parental care of offspring. - Diet including crustaceans, small fish, insects, plants, worms and algae. - Sexual maturity at around 6 months and monogamous pairing for reproduction.

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    The document discusses the convict cichlid fish, including its: - Classification in the kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Actinopterygii, order Cichliformes, and family Cichlidae. - Native habitat of lakes and streams in Central America. - Size of males reaching 6.5 inches and females 4.5 inches. - Aggressive breeding behavior and parental care of offspring. - Diet including crustaceans, small fish, insects, plants, worms and algae. - Sexual maturity at around 6 months and monogamous pairing for reproduction.

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    ZOOLOGY

    PRESENTATION

    FISH:- BLUE MORPH

    Name -Lalita kumari


    Roll- 16527
    Univ. Roll no. -2160070018
    INTRODUCTION:-

    The convict cichlids (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a


    species from the family (Cichlidae)It is native to
    central America.It is also known as the zebra fish .
    Convict cichlids are popular in aquarium fish and have
    been the subject of numerous studies on fish behavior .
    Classification :-
    kingdom - Animalia
    Phylum - Chordata
    Class - Actinopterygii
    Order -cichliforms
    Family -cichlidae
    Genus -Amatitlania
    Species -A . Nigrofasciata
    COMMON CHARACTERS
    The convict cichlids is a rather small cichlid
    species .Size:-Males grows to be around 6.5
    inches long and female closer to 4.5 inches
    ,with both genders in a wide variety of colors ,
    with females being more highly colored .
    young usually take around 6 months to
    mature , during which time both parents care
    for their young and carry out several
    parenting tasks .convict cichlids are known to
    be highly aggressive when breeding, and
    tend to be more aggressive to high
    temperature.
    RANGE AND HABITAT:-
    Convict cichlids are native to the lacks and streams of
    central America .in particular the species occurs along
    the eastern Cost by central America from Guatemala
    cost Rica, convict cichlids prefer moving water , and are
    mostly frequently founds in habitats with cover in the form
    of rocks or sunken branches .t the daily water
    temperature range from 79-84F . Convict cichlids can be
    relatively tolerant of cool water.
    FEEDING:-
    In natural habitats, the species has a diet
    composed of various prey, including
    crustaceans , small fish and insects, worms
    plants and also algae. The fish can protrude
    its jaw 42% of its standard length allowing
    into have a varied diet.
    SEXUAL DIMORPHISM

    LIFE CYCLE:-

    (Female with eggs)

    (one day old larva )

    (three day old larva)


    (Five day old fry)
    Serious of images of reproduction
    (top to bottom)
    REPRODUCTION
    The convict cichlids can reach sexual maturity as 16 weeks, though
    sexual maturity more commonly occurred as 6 months. Sexually
    mature convicts from monogamous pairs and spawn in small caves or
    crevices, female adhere eggs to the walls of the cave.
    The eggs hatch approximately 72hours after fertilization. They fan the
    eggs moving water with their fins over the clutch to provide
    oxygenation. They fan the eggs both day or night. At night they use
    their sense of small to recognize the presence of eggs in the dark, they
    keep their pelvic fins in contact with the eggs to remain at the right
    existence for fanning.
    After hatching the larva spend another 72 hours absorbs their yolk
    sacs and developing their fins before they become free swimming fry

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