CARES Species Profile:  Oreochromis macrochir

Description

A cichlid from river systems of southern-central Africa, often in quiet deep vegetated water. It feeds mainly on detritus and algae, with juveniles also taking small invertebrates. Females mouthbrood. Males build mound nests.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, DR Congo

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable IUCN Assessment Date:  March 1, 2007