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Over-the-counter deer firearm permit sales begin on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Due to recent software updates beyond IDNR’s control, some vendors may have limited availability to print permits and licenses. IDNR is working closely with the license system provider to quickly address the issue for those vendors. To locate unaffected vendors, use the agent locator at https://www.exploremoreil.com/agentlocator.

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Wild About Illinois Fishes!

Family Cichlidae - Cichlid Family [nonnative]

Family: Cichlidae - ​Cichlids are popular aquarium fishes that are not native to Illinois. Cichlids have only one nostril on each side of the head and a two part lateral line with the front portion higher than the rear portion.

Rio Grande cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus)
Illinois Status: nonnative
Photo © Uland Thomas

Features and Behaviors

​Coming soon.

Illinois Range

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Cichlidae

Habitats

Soon.

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