Ptychochromis oligacanthus

photo by Tourle, D.

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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