| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae |
| Max. size: |
24 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Endemic to central Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-11; Vertebrae: 28-30. This species has a prominent adipose occipital hump (Ref. 39915). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 28 June 2016 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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