In natural habitats, the species has a diet composed of various prey, including crustaceans, small fish, insects, worms, plants and algae.
The fish can protrude its jaw 4.2% of its standard length, allowing it to have a varied diet.
 Inferior social status and associated stress can affect digestive function in convict cichlids.
In natural habitats, the species has a diet composed of various prey, including crustaceans, small fish, insects, worms, plants and algae. The fish can protrude its jaw 4.2% of its standard length, allowing it to have a varied diet.  Inferior social status and associated stress can affect digestive function in convict cichlids.
Convict cichlid