CARES Species Profile:  Oreochromis squamipinnis

Description

A cichlid from the Lake Malawi basin including crater lakes and the Upper Shire River. It is often seen in shallow areas including vegetated bays. Females mouthbrood and guard the fry.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - East Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi Basin

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  May 22, 2018