CARES Species Profile: Copadichromis pleurostigma
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
Cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Endangered
CARES Assessment Date: Jan. 24, 2026
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
IUCN Assessment Date: June 22, 2018