| Plecodus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Subfamily: | Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Tribe: | Perissodini |
| Genus: |
Plecodus Boulenger, 1898 |
| Type species | |
|
Plecodus paradoxus Boulenger, 1898 |
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Plecodus is a genus of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. They feed on scales.
There are currently four recognized species in this genus: