前言幅员辽阔的非洲大陆,加上特殊的地理位置与地貌景观,营造出与其他大陆截然不同的风貌,不但在陆域环境如此,以大型湖泊为主的东非地区,以及以河川为主的西非与北非,在丰富多变的水域风情上亦然;其中在各水系中,由繁多种类组成的各类慈鲷,便是最好的例子,且因为多数种类,皆具有明显 Foreword The vast continent of Africa, combined with its unique geographical and landscape features, has created a distinct landscape from that of other continents, not only in the land-based environment but also in East Africa, which is dominated by large lakes, and in predominantly river-based West Africa And North Africa, in the rich and varied waters of the customs; of which various types of cichlids in various water systems, is the best example, and because most species are obvious