Grzimek Fish

v04_id198_con_cichegg

Cichlidae ; Tropheus moorii

Certain catfish have evolved eggs that resemble cichlid eggs. when a female cichlid (Tropheus moorii shown here) collects her eggs, she may inadvertently take in some catfish eggs. The catfish hatch first and eat the cichlid eggs.

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Identification
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Tropheus moorii (Blunt-Headed Cichlid)
Contributors
Michigan Science Art
copyright holder
Subjects
Subject Annotated
Subject Behavior
Subject Eggs
Subject Live Animal
Type Illustration
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Behaviors feeding behaviors
Behaviors parental care

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Last updated: 2005-59-22 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:49

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