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Cichlidae

Pelmatochromis ocellifer

Pelmatochromis ocellifer

  • Tropical
  • Lower river
  • Regional distribution
  • Freshwater fish
  • Africa
  • Small
  • Tropical fish
Family
Cichlidae
Maximum length
13 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
Africa: middle Congo River basin, from Pool Malebo (Ref. 41585 ) up to the Yangambi area (Ref. 46880 ), including the Mongala, Dja (Ref. 52307 ), Itimbiri and Aruwimi (Ref. 106290 ). Reports from Lower Guinea (e.g. Ref. 41578 , 51193 ) are misidentifications of Pelmatochromis nigrofasciatus (Ref. 81260 ).
Conservation status
DDData Deficient
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