Common KribPelvicachromis pulcher

Facts

5.0 - 8.0

11.0 cm

Kribensis, Pink Krib, Purple Cichlid, Rainbow Cichlid, Rainbow Krib, Tilapia

Africa: Southern Nigeria. Also known from the coastal zone of Cameroon (Ref. 7378).

freshwater

Pelvicachromis

Cichlidae

Perciformes

Actinopterygii

Chordata

Animalia

source: FishBase

Description

Pelvicachromis pulcher is a freshwater fish of the cichlid family, endemic to Nigeria and Cameroon. The species is popular amongst aquarium hobbyists, and is most commonly sold under the name kribensis, although the species has other common names, including various derivatives of kribensis: krib, common krib and rainbow krib, along with rainbow cichlid and purple cichlid. Originally P. kribnesis, its Latin name was changed to Pelvicachromis pulcher. Pulcher is Latin for "beautiful". The species is a popular cichlid for the aquarium.
source: Wikipedia

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