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Silviae Cichlid

Pelvicachromis silviae

Also known as: African Cichlid, Dwarf Cichlid

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Overview

Found in pairs, close to caves and crevices, in the lower part of the Niger River System.
Africa - Niger River

A freshwater fish often seen in the aquarium trade.
These fish brood their eggs in their mouths to protect their young.

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How to identify

COLOURS
Pattern
black blotchesblack linesblotcheslines
Behaviour
mouth brooderpairsshelters in cavesshelters in crevices

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Found in pairs, close to caves and crevices, in the lower part of the Niger River System.

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    Taxonomy

    1. kingdomAnimalia
    2. phylumChordata
    3. classTeleostei
    4. orderCichliformes
    5. familyCichlidae
    6. genusPelvicachromis
    7. speciesPelvicachromis silviae Lamboj, 2013

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