CARES Species Profile:  Oreochromis grahami

Description

A cichlid from Kenya’s Lake Magadi. It feeds on surface invertebrates, especially in the evening. It breeds in pits and then mouthbroods.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Kenya: Lake Magadi

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  June 16, 2022