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Common krib (Pelvicachromis pulcher) — Cichlidae

Common krib

Pelvicachromis pulcher
Family: Cichlidae
LC · Least Concern

The Common krib (Pelvicachromis pulcher) is a brackish-water fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 11 cm.

Length
11 cm
Water
Brackish
Diet
Omnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The kribensis is a small, colourful dwarf cichlid from coastal and delta waters of West Africa, especially Nigeria. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a streamlined body with a dark lengthwise stripe; in the breeding season the belly and fins turn bright purplish-red, yellow and bluish. It lives in fresh and slightly brackish water and feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. The kribensis forms stable pairs and is a cave-spawner: the pair lays the eggs in a cavity and jointly tends the young. The species is a popular aquarium fish and harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Common krib?

The Common krib has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly multicoloured and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.

Where does the Common krib live?

The Common krib lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Common krib get?

The Common krib grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.

Is the Common krib dangerous to humans?

No, the Common krib is harmless to humans.

Is the Common krib edible?

The Common krib is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Kribensis sourced
English name
Common krib verified
Scientific name
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Family
Cichlidae
Other names
Kribensis; Pink krib; Purple Cichlid verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
11.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Multicoloured inferred
Pattern
Horizontal stripes inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Brackish sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Omnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
Yes inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Pelvicachromis

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