CARES Species Profile:  Astatotilapia brownae

Description

Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found on sandy or shingle beaches exposed to waves. Feeds on small fish.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  March 31, 2010  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Astatotilapia brownae

IUCN Red List: Astatotilapia brownae

Cichlid Room Companion: Astatotilapia brownae

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