CARES Species Profile:  Chindongo ater

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

A cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi, Chindongo ater is found in rocky habitats where it feeds on phytoplankoton from the surface of the rocks.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Malawi

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  April 15, 2024
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened IUCN Assessment Date:  May 23, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Chindongo ater

IUCN Red List: Chindongo ater

Cichlid Room Companion: Chindongo ater

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