2124 Protomelas virgatus (Trewavas, 1935) Cichlidae Cichlids Pseudocrenilabrinae Cichliformes Teleostei Africa: Endemic to Lake Malawi. In 1988, a small population was found at Nkomo Reef, of which one specimen was positively identified. In 1989, a few specimens were seen at Makanjila Point, of which no individuals were caught for positive identification. AMNH 221243 1990 Protomelas virgatus