The distribution and food habits of the dwarf African cichlid, Pelvicachromis pulcher in the River Sombreiro, Nigeria
By Nwadiaro, C.S
Hydrobiologia, 121(2):157-164 20-Feb-1985
" In the River Sombreiro, Nigeria, the dwarf cichlid, Pelvicachromis pulcher was restricted to an upstream zone of cold, soft, acid freshwater. The sites nearest the source had smaller fish. Sex ratio (M:F) was 1:1 except in the most upstream site. Benthic algae, higher plant remains, detritus and copepods were the main food items "
Classification: Behavior, Africa.
Language: English
Reference in bibliography for species (1)
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Nwadiaro, C.S. 1985. "The distribution and food habits of the dwarf African cichlid, Pelvicachromis pulcher in the River Sombreiro, Nigeria". Hydrobiologia. 121(2):157-164 (crc05392) (abstract)