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Definition of yellow lab cichlid

yellow lab cichlid

Plural:yellow lab cichlids
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A popular, brightly colored yellow freshwater fish belonging to the cichlid family, native to the rocky coastal waters of Lake Malawi in East Africa and widely kept in home aquariums.

Example

"Because of its relatively peaceful temperament compared to other African species, the yellow lab cichlid is an excellent choice for a community aquarium."

Word Nuance & Usage

The word 'lab' in this phrase is an abbreviation of the fish's taxonomic genus, 'Labidochromis', and should not be confused with the common abbreviation for a laboratory or a Labrador Retriever dog.

• Nearby Words

yellow faced whipsnake
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yellow horn
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yellow lab cichlid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yellow-lab-cichlid
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