Ptychochromis


Ptychochromis is a genus of cichlids endemic to rivers and lakes in Madagascar. One species can also be seen in brackish water. Most species in this genus are threatened, and P. onilahy is probably extinct. Most reach a length of, but P. insolitus only reaches, while P. grandidieri and P. oligacanthus reach.

Species

There are currently 10 recognized species in this genus:
Additionally, cichlid from the eastern Anosy Region in far southeastern Madagascar may actually represent an undescribed species, popularly known as Ptychochromis sp. "Manampanihy".