The specific number of species is not known, however most taxonomists estimate the number to be between 1,000 and 2,000, with the majority of that are African in the source. In the lakes of Victoria, Malawi, and Tanganyika include hundreds of species of cichlids in all. They are distributed over the lower classes of 140 genera. Here are some of the most popular and popular species:

1. Cichlid Fish Species
The specific number of species is not known, however most taxonomists
estimate the number to be between 1,000 and 2,000, with the majority of that
are African in the source. In the lakes of Victoria, Malawi, and Tanganyika
include hundreds of species of cichlids in all. They are distributed over the
lower classes of 140 genera. Here are some of the most popular and popular
species:
 Angelfish Endangered in that of the Amazon River Basin, the angelfish
is a massive fish with dorsal and the anal fins that look like wings of
angels.
 Fire mouth: Named for the bright red coloring along the belly and
jawline the fire mouth is native in Central America from Mexico to
Guatemala.
 Midas cichlid fish is a curiously named species is found in Costa Rica
and Nicaragua. The majority of them are brown or gray in color
However, there are some variants that have bright pink, yellow or
orange with a huge head hump. A cross between the Midas and the
redhead cichlid can produce the blood parrot-cichlid.
 Green Terror is a frightful brilliant iridescent bright green, blue and
orange pattern the species is quite aggressive and is found in Ecuador
in addition to Peru.
 Peacock Cichlid: Found in Lake Malawi, there are around 22 varieties
of Cichlids. The majority of species have green, blue or orange colors.

2.  Convict Cichlid: Just as the name implies the convict cichlid is a lizard
with black stripes across its body.
Cichlid Appearance
With more than 2,000 species, these fish are available in a variety of distinct
designs and colors that it's difficult to pinpoint any one distinctive
feature. The majority of species are known to possess a single nostril an
elongated tail, a pointed anterior fin close to the pelvis, as well as a long
dorsal fin on the back. The most common cichlid fish species measures not
more than an inch in length and typically does not get over one foot. The
most massive species is known as the giant cichlid that can surpass 3 feet in
length. Males tend to be brighter and larger than females.