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Title: Cichlid Parents. Mexico.
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A pair of adult Jack Dempsey cichlids (Rocio octofasciata) guarding their stripy young, which are sheltering below them in aquatic vegetation in a cenote pool. Cichlids are notable amongst fish for their high level of parental care. Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
- Cancun
- cenotes
- freshwater
- Jack Dempsey cichlid: Rocio octofasciata: Cichlasoma octofasciat
- macro
- Mexico
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- Yucatan
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