CARES Species Profile:  Harpagochromis squamipinnis

Description

Cichlid native to the Lake Edward system. Found over muddy bottoms in both shallow and deep water. Feeds mainly on fish, with insects also taken by smaller individuals. Female mouthbrooder.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Edward, Lake George, Kazinga Channel

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  July 15, 2024
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  May 22, 2018