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Scientific Name | Pelvicachromis kribensis (Boulenger, 1911) |
Common Name | Kribensis |
Type Locality | Kribi River, southern Cameroon. |
Synonym(s) | Pelmatochromis kribensis |
Species Information | |
Size | 80mm or 3.1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
Sexing | Males larger and less colourful. Females more colourful and when mature have a noticeable belly full of eggs. |
Habitat Information | |
Distribution | Africa: Lower Nigeria and lower Cameroon. |
IUCN Red List Category | Not Evaluated |
Husbandry Information | |
Feeding | Not at all fussy, will take all foods offered greedily. User data. |
Furniture | Sufficient places to hide. The pair will find some kind of cave to spawn and look after fry in. |
Compatibility | Generally ok with other fish. When breeding, they will defend their nest and brood, so enough space and hiding places for tankmates is required. |
Suggested Tankmates | Smaller tetras or barbs make suitable companions. |
Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
Reference | Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 8) v. 8 (no. 45), pp 373. |
Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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Last Update | 2019 Aug 27 09:06 (species record created: 2010 Dec 19 00:38) |