
Pelvicachromis
Sign in to savePelvicachromis is a genus of small (), brightly coloured cichlids from tropical West Africa and Central Africa. They typically inhabit soft, acidic water (pH 5.6 – 6.9).
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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassTeleostei
- OrderPerciformes
- FamilyCichlidae
Habitatbrackish, freshwater
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Pelvicachromis is a genus of small (), brightly coloured cichlids from tropical West Africa and Central Africa. They typically inhabit soft, acidic water (pH 5.6 – 6.9).
All species form monogamous pairs and use caves as spawning sites. Most are easily spawned in captivity with adequate water quality.
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