CARES Species Profile: Copadichromis ilesi
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
Cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. Found around rocky habitat and deep-water breeding sites with sand beneath rocks. Spawns in nests excavated under rocks.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Extinct in the Wild
CARES Assessment Date: Jan. 15, 2024
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
IUCN Assessment Date: June 22, 2018