New dwarf cichlid genus - Congochromis

[Mike Wise]

I'm surprised some of the Westie people haven't mentioned this before. Seems that most of the scientifically described, non-rheophilic Nanochromis species have been placed in a new genus - Congochromis - along with a new species: Congochromis pugnatus. See: http://digitallibrary.amnh.org/dspace/bitstream/2246/5866/1/N35<br />76.pdf

Does anyone know if there are photos of live specimens of this new species? Maybe Anton will have pictures for his program in Texas.

 

[tjudy]

Thank for that link Mike. I will add it to a 'news' article. It looks like what they are doing is separating the 'large' Nanochromis from the 'small' Nanochromis (now Congochromis). I love the name. Maybe someone will get to work on Pelvicachromis someday.