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Scientific Name Pelvicachromis silviae  Lamboj, 2013
Common Name
Type Locality Niger River system, river Uwerum. near village of Ughelli, app. 5°30'N, 5°59E, Delta State, Nigeria.
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Size 48mm or 1.9" 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.
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Distribution Africa: lower parts of the Niger River system.
African Waters, Nigeria Waters, Niger, Lower Niger (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Not Evaluated
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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.
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Reference Cybium v. 37 (no. 3), pp 152, Figs. 1, 2A, 2C, 2E, 2G, 2I-J.
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Last Update 2021 Jul 16 03:27 (species record created: 2015 May 28 01:03)