CARES Species Profile:  Harpagochromis cavifrons

Description

Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Typically found offshore, usually over hard substrates. Female mouthbrooder.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Data Deficient IUCN Assessment Date:  March 1, 2010  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Harpagochromis cavifrons

Cichlid Room Companion: Harpagochromis cavifrons

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