Congolese Jewel Cichlid

Rubricatochromis stellifer

Cichlid at the River Sea Edge

Congolese Jewel Cichlid is a freshwater fish found around Africa. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 10 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Rubricatochromis
Maximum length: 10 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Equatorial Guinea to Cabinda, including central regions of Gabon (Ref. 81260 ). Also in western Republic of Congo (Ref. 81260 ) and in the Congo River from Pool Malebo (=Stanley Pool) to its estuary (Ref. 43352 ). Also present in the Likouala and Likouala-aux-Herbes, upstream from Pool Malebo in the middle Congo River basin, in Republic of Congo (Ref. 43352 ).

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