Paretroplus polyactis [SEP] IUCN conservation status
Paretroplus polyactis
Paretroplus polyactis is a vulnerable species of cichlid found widely in fresh and brackish water in coastal regions and associated river basins in eastern Madagascar. It is the only "Paretroplus" found in the southern half of Madagascar, and one of only two found in eastern drainages (the other is the far more restricted "P. loisellei"). "P. polyactis" is threatened by habitat loss and overfishing. This relatively deep-bodied "Paretroplus" reaches in length. It shares a large part of its range with
Paretroplus
Paretroplus is a genus of fishes in the cichlid family, all of which are endemic to lakes and rivers of Madagascar. The vast majority are threatened and restricted to the northwestern part of the island. Only "P. polyactis" is found in the southern half of Madagascar and only "P. polyactis" and "P. gymnopreopercularis" are found in eastern drainages. Most are restricted to freshwater, but at least "P. polyactis" and "P. maromandia" can also be seen in brackish habitats.
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