Ptychochromis oligacanthus
Ptychochromis oligacanthus (Bleeker, 1868)
Four-spotted Madagascar cichlid
photo by Tourle, D.


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Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae
Max. size:  25 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to the coasts of Madagascar, except the central western coast and Nosy-Be Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 28 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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