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Adult female, aquarium strain
Adult male, aquarium strain

All Fishes Data Sheet
Scientific Name	**Pelvicachromis pulcher** (Boulenger, 1901)
Common Names	Kribensis Palettciklid (Sweden), Purpurprachtbarsch, Koenigscichlide (Germany)
Type Locality	Junction of Ethiop River and Jamieson River, Niger Delta.
Synonym(s)	Pelmatochromis aureocephalus, Pelmatochromis aurocephalus, Pelmatochromis camerunensis, Pelmatochromis pulcher, Pelvicachromis sacramontis, Pelvicachromis sacrimontis
Etymology	pulcher literally means beautiful.
Species Information
Size	110mm or 4.3" 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.
General Remarks	Often incorreectly called Pelviachromis kribensis.
Habitat Information
Distribution	Africa: Southern Nigeria. Also known from the coastal zone of Cameroon.
IUCN Red List Category	Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
pH	5.0 - 8.0
Temperature	24.0-25.0°C or 75.2-77°F (Show species within this range)
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	Cave spawning. Male and female looks after eggs and fry until the fry become independent and swim off. Aggressive and territorial towards other fishes especially its own kind during mating and after spawning.
Breeding Reports	There is but a single breeding report, read it here.
Further Information
Reference	Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London 1901, v. 1 (pt 1) (art. 1), pp 9, Pl. 4 (fig. 2).
Registered Keepers	There is but a single registered keeper, view all "my fish" data.
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Last Update	2025 Jan 01 12:38 (species record created: 2010 Dec 08 08:46)