Rainbow Krib (Pelvicachromis pulcher)

Also known as African Cichlid, Bone-back, Common Krib, Common Krib Cichlid, Dwarf Kribensis Cichlid, Kribensis, Kribensis Cichlid, Kribensis Dwarf Cichlid, Pink Krib, Purple Cichlid, Rainbow Cichlid

Description

Also known as African Cichlid, Bone-back, Common Krib, Common Krib Cichlid, Dwarf Kribensis Cichlid, Kribensis, Kribensis Cichlid, Kribensis Dwarf Cichlid, Pink Krib, Purple Cichlid, Rainbow Cichlid.

Found in schools over the Sombreiro River.
They feed on crustaceans, insects and worms.
Length - 11cm
Depth - ?m
Africa - Eastern Benin

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young. Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/7778

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