Sciaenochromis is a genus of haplochromine cichlids endemic to Lake Malawi in East Africa.

All Sciaenochromis are piscivores (fish-eaters) and prey mainly upon the fry of mbuna and other haplochromine cichlids.

There are currently four recognized species in this genus:[1] Like all cichlids from Lake Malawi, they are best maintained in hard, alkaline water.

This is an aggressive fish, and the minimum tank size of 210 litres is only acceptable with a trio of 1 male and 2 females.

Males can also display aggression towards similarly-coloured fish of other species, for example Aulonocara or Placidochromis.