identifying the authentic kribensis

[ribstone]

I came across a very informative piece that I thought others might enjoy. It's about the different types of Pelvicachromis, commonly known as "kribs" in the English-speaking world. The conversation starter by Willy Bijker and Dr. Anton Lamboj is quite insightful, and I'd like to share my thoughts on it.

As Willy mentioned, there's a lot of confusion surrounding the genus Pelvicachromis, and I think it's high time we cleared things up. The document they created is a great resource for those who are new to West-African cichlids. I'll try to summarize the key points and add my own thoughts.

Firstly, the term "krib" is often used to refer to Pelvicachromis pulcher, but this can be misleading. The name "krib" was originally given to Pelvicachromis kribensis, which is a different species altogether. I think it's best if we avoid using the term "krib" altogether to avoid confusion.

Willy mentioned that the species Pelvicachromis pulcher is often found in the trade, but most of these fish are actually aquarium-bred and not wild-caught. This has led to a mix of different forms and color morphs, making it difficult to identify the species.

Dr. Anton Lamboj's research has helped to clarify the different species within the genus Pelvicachromis. There are currently eight recognized species, including Pelvicachromis kribensis, P. drachenfelsi, P. taeniatus, P. pulcher, P. sacrimontis, P. subocellatus, P. silviae, and P. roloffi.

Pelvicachromis kribensis is found in Cameroon and has several local forms, including Moliwe-Ndonga, Muyuka, Dehane, Lokoundje, Bipindi, Kienke, and Lobe. These forms can be quite different, but they all belong to the same species.

The other species within the genus have their own unique characteristics and distributions. For example, Pelvicachromis subocellatus is found in Gabon and the Republic of the Congo, while P. silviae is found in Nigeria.

I hope this summary helps to clear up some of the confusion surrounding the genus Pelvicachromis. I think it's essential to understand the different species and their characteristics to appreciate these beautiful fish.

[coltin]

I'd like to request a slight reformatting of the original document, if possible. Breaking it down into paragraphs with spaces in between would make it much easier to read. The current layout, with long sentences and single words on separate lines, can be a bit overwhelming at times.

Would it be feasible to reorganize the text while keeping the original content intact? I'd greatly appreciate it if you could make this adjustment.