Placidochromis boops is a species of deep-water African cichlid endemic to the southern portion of Lake Malawi.

The specific name, boops, is derived from the Greek βόωψ boōps, literally "cow-eye", referring to the large eyes of this species.

[2] Placidichromis boops is sexually dimorphic, and coloration can be used as a simple means to sex mature males and females.

[1] The IUCN Red List has assessed Placidochromis boops as a least-concern species, as no major, widespread threats to its survival have been identified.

The entirety of its geographical distribution overlaps with Lake Malawi National Park, and it has never been collected by the aquarium trade.