Back-striped Madagascar cichlid

Ptychochromis makira

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Deep-bodied
Small
Tropical fish

Ptychochromis makira is a species of cichlid only known from the Antainambalana River in the northernmost part of the Toamasina Province in Madagascar. It is threatened by habitat loss and overfishing, and has suffered a severe decline in recent years.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Ptychochromis
Maximum length: 14.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: Africa: Antainambalana River, northeastern Madagascar (Ref. 57663 , 83427 ).
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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