Author: (Boulenger, 1901)
FBname: Rainbow krib
Remark: <I>Pelvicachromis sacrimontis</I> Paulo, 1977 is a valid species in Lamboj 2004 (Ref. 52307).
Comments: Feeds on worms, crustaceans and insects (Ref. 7020). In the river Sombreiro (Nigeria) observed to mainly feed on diatoms, algae, higher plants and detritus (Ref. 52307). Pair bonding (Ref. 52307), cave-spawning (Ref. 52307, 81260), substrate brooder (Ref. 81260). Aquarium keeping:  in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm (Ref. 51539).