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| Scientific Name | Ptychochromis insolitus Stiassny & Sparks, 2006 |
| Common Name | |
| 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). |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 55mm or 2.2" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | Africa: Madagascar. African Waters, Madagascar waters (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Critically Endangered , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2016. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | American Museum Novitates No. 3535, pp 32, Figs. 19-20; Pls. 1D and 2E |
| Registered Keepers | There is no registered keeper. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:3.42.784.4663 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 01 12:45 (species record created: 2013 Mar 28 02:20) |