| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae |
| Max. size: |
12.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Nosivolo River, Tamatave Province, Madagascar. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 29-31. Solid golden-brown base body coloration, with two wide, black vertical bars on the flanks (Ref. 39915). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers with sand and gravel bottom and scattered boulders. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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