''Thysochromis'' is a

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cichlid Cichlids () are a large, diverse, and widespread family of percomorph fish in the family Cichlidae, order Cichliformes. At least 1,760 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families, with on ...

s native to

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and Middle Africa.

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus: * '' Thysochromis annectens'' ( Boulenger, 1913) (possibly conspecific with ''T. ansorgii'') * '' Thysochromis ansorgii'' Boulenger, 1901

References

Chromidotilapiini Cichlid genera Taxa named by Jacques Daget {{Pseudocrenilabrinae-stub