Scientific Name
Pelvicachromis pulcher
Common Name
Rainbow krib
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 14 - 17;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8-10;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 6 - 8. Diagnosis: body elongate, moderately compressed, its depth 28.4-36.8% of standard length; head length 27.8-34.5% of standard length; 4-5 rows of monocuspid teeth in jaws; dorsal fin usually with spots or bands, dark posteriorly; lower part of body often reddish in life (Ref. 53405). Black mid-lateral band extends over caudal fin; base of dorsal fin heavily pigmented dark grey or black (Ref. 81260).