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Etymology: Pelvicachromis: Latin, pelvica, -ae = bassin + Greek, chromis = a fish, perhaps a perch (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C (Ref. 1672)
Africa: coastal areas from Libreville (Gabon) to the lower Congo (Moanda) (Ref. 81260). Report from southeast Nigeria (Ref. 5677) is questionable and needs confirmation.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 5.3 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 81260)
Dorsal
spines
(total): 15 - 16;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 9;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 7 - 8. Diagnosis: if present mid-lateral band does not extend over caudal fin; dorsal fin without dark basal band; relatively deep-bodied (body depth 35.6-41.6%, mean 37.4% standard length), distance from snout to pelvic fin origin 37.5-45.9% standard length (Ref. 81260).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Spawns in caves.
Daget, J., 1991. Pelvicachromis. p. 363-366. In J. Daget, J.-P. Gosse, G.G. Teugels and D.F.E. Thys van den Audenaerde (eds.) Check-list of the freshwater fishes of Africa (CLOFFA). ISNB, Brussels; MRAC, Tervuren; and ORSTOM, Paris. Vol. 4. (Ref. 5677)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: ; aquarium: commercial
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