The Dwarf mouthbrooder (Pseudocrenilabrus nicholsi) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The dwarf mouthbrooder is a small cichlid from the Congo basin in Central Africa. The species grows to about 8 cm; courting males are handsomely coloured with blue and yellow-orange tints, while females are duller. It inhabits calm streams, pools and swamps. As an omnivore it feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects, algae and plant remains. It is a maternal mouthbrooder without pair bonding: the female incubates the eggs and larvae in her mouth and shelters the young there. The species is popular in the aquarium hobby and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dwarf mouthbrooder?
The Dwarf mouthbrooder has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly blue and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Dwarf mouthbrooder live?
The Dwarf mouthbrooder lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Dwarf mouthbrooder get?
The Dwarf mouthbrooder grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Dwarf mouthbrooder dangerous to humans?
No, the Dwarf mouthbrooder is harmless to humans.
Is the Dwarf mouthbrooder edible?
The Dwarf mouthbrooder is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pseudocrenilabrus
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