Benthochromis
# Benthochromis

Benthochromis is a small genus of planktivorous cichlid fish that are endemic to relatively deep waters in Lake Tanganyika in Africa.

## Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus:

* Benthochromis horii T. Takahashi, 2008
* Benthochromis melanoides (Poll, 1984)
* Benthochromis tricoti (Poll, 1948)
