He discovered new fish species by traveling to different regions of the lake and collecting specimens with nets, traps, and diving equipment.
He discovered numerous species, and several fish species are named for him.[1]
He wrote a book entitled Pierre Brichard's Book of Cichlids and All the Other Fishes of Lake Tanganyika,
which is considered a classic in the field.[2]
He was passionate about the conservation and the study of the lake's biodiversity, and he established a research station and a fish farm on the shore of the lake.[1] The fish farm allowed him to breed fish for export without depleting the lakes population of popular aquarium fish.
He was known as “the fairy of Burundi” for his dedication and enthusiasm.[1]
^Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Family ALESTIDAE Cockerell 1910 (African Tetras)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
^Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Family CYPRINIDAE: Subfamily SMILIOGASTRINAE (Small Barbs)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 11 February 2024.