Orthochromis is a genus of relatively small haplochromine cichlids native to rivers and lakes in Eastern and Middle Africa.

[1] As presently defined Orthochromis is polyphyletic.

[2] Some Orthochromis species were formerly included in Schwetzochromis.

[1] There are currently 14 recognized species in this genus:[3]

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