Pelvicachromis pulcher, meaning “fish with a beautiful belly.”  is native to southern Nigeria and coastal areas of Cameroon, the species inhabits both slow and fast-moving water, though it is only found where patches of dense vegetation are available, but are tolerant of many different levels of water hardness.

A dwarf cichlid, the Kribensis is a colorful fish that’s easy to care for. During the spawning season, the female sports a brilliant, cherry-red colored belly.