High-finned Madagascar cichlid

Ptychochromis grandidieri

Cichlid Reaching Twenty One Point Three Centimeters

Tropical
Restricted distribution
Africa
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Ptychochromis grandidieri is a species of fish in the family Cichlidae endemic to river basins along a large part of the eastern coast of Madagascar, although it has been recorded as far as 100 km (62 mi) inland. Uniquely in the genus Ptychochromis, this species also occurs in brackish water. It reaches 35cm in standard length.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Ptychochromis
Maximum length: 21.3 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: Restricted to the eastern drainages of Madagascar.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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