AquaticRepublic.com - Pelvicachromis sacrimontis (Cichlidae) All Fishes

Pair of red morph, female at right

All Fishes Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Pelvicachromis sacrimontis** Paulo, 1977
Common Name
Type Locality	Chokoche, Imo River, Rivers State, 4°59'N, 7°59'E, Nigeria.
Species Information
Sexing	Males larger and less colourful. Females more colourful and when mature have a noticeable belly full of eggs.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Niger and Cross river systems, southwestern Nigeria. African Waters, Nigeria Waters, Niger (click on these areas to find other species found there) African Waters, Cross (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
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	DCG-information (Deutsche Cichliden-Gesellschaft) v. 8 (no. 9), pp 161, 2 unnumbered figs.
Registered Keepers	There are 2 registered keepers, view all "my fish" data.
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Last Update	2017 Sep 11 03:22 (species record created: 2010 Dec 19 00:36)