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Ptychochromoides betsileanus (Boulenger, 1899) Dark Madagascar cichlid |
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MNHN |
| 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: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 28 June 2016 (B2ab(ii,iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||