| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: endemic to Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields (Ref. 119549). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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