CARES Species Profile:  Pelvicachromis silviae

Description

A cichlid from Nigeria’s lower Niger River drainage. In aquariums it spawns in caves.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - West Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Nigeria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Undefined IUCN Assessment Date:  None  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Pelvicachromis silviae

Cichlid Room Companion: Pelvicachromis silviae

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