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Katria katria (Reinthal & Stiassny, 1997) Humphead Madagascar cichlid |
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photo by
Artigas Azas, J.M. |
| Family: | Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Africa: Nosivolo River, Tamatave Province, Madagascar. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 14-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-9; Vertebrae: 29-31. Solid golden-brown base body coloration, with two wide, black vertical bars on the flanks (Ref. 39915). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rivers with sand and gravel bottom and scattered boulders. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||