CARES Species Profile:  Myaka myaka

Description

A cichlid from Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon, living mainly in deeper open water. It moves into shallows to spawn. Feeds on phytoplankton and small insects.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Cameroon: Lake Barombi Mbo

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Feb. 16, 2009