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Scientific Name Ptychochromis insolitus  Stiassny & Sparks, 2006
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Type Locality Near town of Mandritsara, Sofia drainage basin, Amboaboa (= Ambomboa) River, 15°50'01''S, 48°42'51''E, Mahajanga Province, northeastern Madagascar. Plus 2 non-type aquarium-raised specimens (AMNH 237134).
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Size 55mm or 2.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Africa: Madagascar.
African Waters, Madagascar waters (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category Critically Endangered, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2016.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference American Museum Novitates No. 3535, pp 32, Figs. 19-20; Pls. 1D and 2E
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Last Update 2013 Sep 10 09:04 (species record created: 2013 Mar 28 02:20)