Is this the rarest cichlid or fish?

Ptychochromis insolitus is an ugly beast but with a handsome profile. It is a beast in its behaviour, which may explain its rarity. Indeed when tbe species was down the last three individuals, one female and two males, a male promptly went psycho and minced the female who sadly didn't didn't survive. However, due to a worldwide search and a trip to Madagascar, 18 individuals were taken from a stagnant puddle and these represent probably the only surviving individuals. Luckily these are residing in an aquaculture facility in Tana where a spawning has occured giving some hope to the survival of this species. I am lucky to have kept these cichlids and am one of only a handful of people to breed them. Sadly, these fish are unlikely to make it to the hobby. However, if they do make it, they are best kept like Tropheus, in a large group in a large tank. Males over time will grow to as much as 12" with females rarely reaching 5. Spawning begins at 2-3 inches though they are by no means prolific - 50 to 60 eggs being the norm. Fry are very delicate and susceptible to die off. Adults on the other hand are pretty hardy but very murderous. The future looks very bleak for this, possibly the rarest fish in the world. However, it is hopeful that they can bred in Tana in sufficient numbers to allow reintroduction into a more pristine area.