Perissodus elaviae is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. This schooling species is a scale-eater, plucking scales from other fishes. Both parents care for the offspring in this mouthbrooder. This fish can reach a length of 32 centimetres (13 in) TL.

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