Paratilapia polleni Bleeker, 1868
Marakely,  Marakely
Paratilapia polleni
photo by Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda

Family:  Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Ptychochrominae
Max. size:  28 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 10
Distribution:  Africa: endemic to Madagascar.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields (Ref. 119549).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 June 2016 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Recorded from Nosivolo tributary, Marolambo region (Ref. 26236). Collected at the Manantenina River (Ref. 39866). Recorded as having been or being farmed in rice fields (Ref. 119549). .Also Ref. 5674, 13333, 39915.


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