Cichlid ID please

gsparsan

gsparsan

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I went to a lake and was surprised to see a few cichlids. I knew there are Tilapia, gourami, wild sword tails, carps, wild guppies, eels but never saw a cichlid there before.

I could not get a picture but it looks very similar to the convict except that it has light brown stripes on dark brown/black body.

Does any one know which cichlid I am talking about?

And no, I am now allowed to collect from this lake :swear:
 
Its in Mauritius, which is a tropical island in Indian Ocean

Fishing is not allowed in the lake nor collecting live fish. So the fish population in this lake is thriving. It is the only place I know of here where you can still find wild swordtail. Most of the species have been introduced during colonial times in the last century. I have been going to that lake several times a year since I was a child and its the first time I saw this fish there.
 
There aren't many native cichlids there so unfortunately it could be almost anything.
 
jpappy789 said:
Any chance you can get a pic?
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The first thing I thought when I saw the fish was my camera. I didn't even have my mobile with me. Its at least a couple of hours drive away. Next time I do there I'll sure bring my camera with me.
 
could be ANYTHING.. without a decent pic its almost impossible to tell
 
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