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The Striped pelmatochromis (Pelmatochromis nigrofasciatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The banded jewelfish is an African cichlid from West and Central Africa. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a stocky body with a dark longitudinal band and, in courting individuals, brighter colours and shining spots. It inhabits quiet, vegetated parts of rivers and creeks. As an omnivore it searches the bottom for small invertebrates, insect larvae, algae and detritus. Cichlids show intensive brood care; this species is an open-substratum spawner that lays its eggs on a cleaned surface and guards them. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Striped pelmatochromis?
The Striped pelmatochromis has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Dark longitudinal band; open substrate brooder that guards the clutch on a cleaned surface.
Where does the Striped pelmatochromis live?
The Striped pelmatochromis lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. West and Central Africa; calm, vegetated parts of rivers and creeks.
How big does the Striped pelmatochromis get?
The Striped pelmatochromis grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Striped pelmatochromis dangerous to humans?
No, the Striped pelmatochromis is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Striped pelmatochromis edible?
The Striped pelmatochromis is rarely eaten.
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