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

CARES Classification:  Extinct in the Wild CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2024    
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern   IUCN Assessment Date:  June 22, 2018      
 

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