elongatus, Placidochromis Hanssens [M.] 2004:116, Fig. 4 [The cichlid diversity of Lake Malawi/Nyasa/Niassa; ref. 28056] Transect southwest-southeast arm, Malawi, Lake Malawi, depth 43.1-49.6 meters. Holotype: SADC/GEF 97/21/118/35 [ex MRAC 99-41-P-3842]. Paratypes: SADC /GEF 9721/118/36-37 [ex MRAC 99-41-P-3843-44] (2), MRAC 99-41-P-3845-46 (2). •Valid as Placidochromis elongatus Hanssens 2004 -- (Konings 2016:405 [ref. 34521]). Current status: Valid as Placidochromis elongatus Hanssens 2004. Cichlidae: Pseudocrenilabrinae. Distribution: Eastern Africa: Lake Malawi. Habitat: freshwater.