19. Blood Parrot Cichlid
35 Hybrid Animal Species
Blood Parrot Cichlids Swimming [Image via PetPonder]
Created By: Midas & Redhead Cichlid
Expecting a bird? It’s a bit weird, but this happens to be a hybrid fish. Some assume that they are parrotfish, but Blood Parrot Cichlids are actually very different. It is claimed that the first of this hybrid animal species was produced in Taiwan back in 1986.
Breeders are the main way these fish are produced, with many even injecting some color into the fish. Blood Parrots are naturally red, so any yellow or grey versions are injected. This species has some up in arms over hybrid species completely, as it has various problems. One of these is its deformed mouth, which makes it harder to feed or ever release into the wild.