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Adult male, Niger River

All Fishes Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Pelvicachromis taeniatus** (Boulenger, 1901)
Common Name	Kribensis
Type Locality	Junction of Ethiop River and Jamieson River, Niger Delta.
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	Least Concern, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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	Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1901, v. 1 (pt 1) (art. 1), pp 10, Pl. 4 (fig. 3).
Registered Keepers	There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update	2019 Aug 27 09:05 (species record created: 2010 Dec 19 00:37)