Re: Identidication of Pelvicachromis Species.

[WndrKdnomo@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/21/98 3:43:42 AM, you wrote:

<<    I recently purchased some Pelvicachromis species sold as Nigerian Red (P

humilis?) and some Nigerian Green (P taeniatus?).

Can someone inform me if

!) the species listed above are correct>>

THe problem with common names such as these is that different importers may
use the same name for different fish.  "Nigerian Red" has also been used to
designate a group of populations of P. taeniatus.  There is a picture of this
fish in Richter's book on Dwarf Cichlids. Of course, there is nothing to stop
the importers from using the binomial description either.
Your best bet might be to talk to the dealer at your LFS and see if he can get
any more information or collection localities from the importer.   IF you
could get pictures on the Web that would be the best for gaining info from
this list, otherwise a detailed description of the fish you have would be of
help.
Jeff
WndrKdnomo@aol.com