| Nyassachromis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Tribe: | Haplochromini |
| Genus: | Nyassachromis Eccles & Trewavas, 1989 |
Nyassachromis is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to East Africa. They are open-water mouthbrooders, an ecological niche known as utaka to locals.
At present, 8 species are placed here:[1]