| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae |
| Max. size: |
12.32 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: central Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Differs from congeners by the presence of a pronounced occipital hump, regardless of size, sexual maturity or sex; shorter predorsal length; more elongate terminal dorsal-fin spine; and shorter snout (Ref. 53256). |
| Biology: |
The largest specimen caught was in the immature stage (Ref. 53256). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 29 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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