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:This fish can be mistaken for ''[[Amphilophus citrinellus]]''. Red devils are more elongated, more streamlined fish whereas the Midas cichlid is a bulkier, taller-bodied fish. Midas typically will grow a larger nuchal hump than Red devils. Also, when viewed from above the mouth of a Red devil will be a V shaped whereas the mouth of a Midas will be more of a U shaped. The snout of the Midas is shorter and more blunt than the more elongated snout of a Red devil. | :This fish can be mistaken for ''[[Amphilophus citrinellus]]''. Red devils are more elongated, more streamlined fish whereas the Midas cichlid is a bulkier, taller-bodied fish. Midas typically will grow a larger nuchal hump than Red devils. Also, when viewed from above the mouth of a Red devil will be a V shaped whereas the mouth of a Midas will be more of a U shaped. The snout of the Midas is shorter and more blunt than the more elongated snout of a Red devil. | ||
| − | :Red devil and Midas cichlids have been hybridized for years | + | :Red devil and Midas cichlids have been hybridized for years so the commonly seen "Red devils" seen in fish stores are hybrids of the 2 species. To find a pure specimen of ''[[Amphilophus citrinellus]]'' or ''Amphilophus labiatus'' one must find a reputable breeder, seller or importer. |
:In the wild, Red devils can be found both in the Coloured variety and barred variety with the barred variety being more common due to the higher likelihood of the brightly coloured fish being picked off by larger predators. In the aquarium trade, however, the brightly coloured, selectively bred specimens are more prominent. | :In the wild, Red devils can be found both in the Coloured variety and barred variety with the barred variety being more common due to the higher likelihood of the brightly coloured fish being picked off by larger predators. In the aquarium trade, however, the brightly coloured, selectively bred specimens are more prominent. | ||
