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Ptychochromoides itasy Sparks, 2004 Black Madagascar cichlid |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.32 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: central Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Differs from congeners by the presence of a pronounced occipital hump, regardless of size, sexual maturity or sex; shorter predorsal length; more elongate terminal dorsal-fin spine; and shorter snout (Ref. 53256). | |||
| Biology: | The largest specimen caught was in the immature stage (Ref. 53256). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 29 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||