CARES Species Profile:  Oreochromis andersonii

Description

A cichlid from river and wetland habitats across southern Africa. Adults often occupy deeper open water while juveniles stay inshore among plants. It mainly feeds on fine detritus and algae. Females are mouthbrooders.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Jan. 31, 2006