How cichlids see (color)

[duanes]

I realize that the cichlids my friend Mike used in his research are African, but if you want to get insight into how any cichlid sees, and perceives color, his (and his colleagues) research could be of great interest. I put this first into the generic Cichlid section, but thought it might get a bit more action here, and to me transcends and geographical category.
http://journal.frontiersin.org/arti...=Frontiers_in_Ecology_and_Evolution&id=179528

 

[Frank Castle]

I realize that the cichlids my friend Mike used in his research are African, but if you want to get insight into how any cichlid sees, and perceives color, his (and his colleagues) research could be of great interest. I put this first into the generic Cichlid section, but thought it might get a bit more action here, and to me transcends and geographical category.
http://journal.frontiersin.org/arti...=Frontiers_in_Ecology_and_Evolution&id=179528

Probably a good choice.....seems like 95% of the Cichlid keepers here are SA/CA lol African section has very little activity ftmp.

I'll be sure to check this out. Keep the gems coming Duane, you rock!!

 

[tiger15]

When it comes to color vision, mammal are primitive relative to bird, reptile, fish and arthropod. Most mammal are color blind. Only primates can see color, which has to be re-evolved from their nocturnal ancestors that lived under the shadow of dinosaurs. In addition to seeing more shades of color, some lower animal can see polarized light, which has been confirmed with pigeon, bee and mantis shrimp. If majority mammal can see color, the safari will be more colorful than the coral reef.

 

[convict360]

most cichlids i come across just see red!

terrible joke, i'll let myself out...

 

[RD.]

Interesting read, thanks for posting.

 

[smitty03281964]

I read another article on the same subject. This is also good to read.