Category Fish Anatomy

Unlocking Hidden Functions of Nuchal Humps in Cichlids

close up of Cichlids with Nuchal Hump
Have you ever wondered why cichlid fish have these mysterious bumps on their heads? This is known as the nuchal hump. Nuchal humps may serve a variety of purposes such as sex and species recognition, attracting mates and even anti-predation. Read on to discover the shocking reasons why cichlids have nuchal humps.