Cyathochromis obliquidens is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi in east Africa where it is found in shallow, vegetated waters from 1mto6mm (03feetto20feetm) depth. It is an algae grazer, mainly from the leaves of aquatic vegetation. This species grows to a length of 15cm (06inches) TL. It is also found in the aquarium trade. It currently is the only known member of its genus.