Paretroplus loisellei [SEP] IUCN conservation status
Paretroplus loisellei
Paretroplus loisellei is a vulnerable species of cichlid fish from the Mahanara River basin north of Sambava in northeastern Madagascar. Until its scientific description in 2011, this population was usually referred to as "Paretroplus" sp. nov. "Ventitry" or included in "P. damii", which it resembles. It reaches about in length, and is threatened by habitat loss and introduced species. The similar named "Ptychochromis loisellei" is also restricted to the Mahanara River basin. The specific name honours Paul V. Loiselle,
Ptychochromis loisellei
Ptychochromis loisellei is a species of cichlid from the Mahanara River basin north of Sambava in northeastern Madagascar. It remains common within its small range, but it is threatened by habitat loss and introduced species. It reaches about . The similar named "Paretroplus loisellei" is also restricted to the Mahanara River basin. The specific name honours Paul V. Loiselle, Emeritus Curator of Freshwater Fishes at the New York Aquarium and a researcher in, and campaigner for the conservation of, the freshwater fish of Madagascar.