CARES Species Profile:  Cyrtocara moorii

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

Cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. Found over sandy bottoms in relatively shallow water. Female mouthbrooder.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Malawi

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2024
IUCN Red List:  Vulnerable IUCN Assessment Date:  May 23, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Cyrtocara moorii

IUCN Red List: Cyrtocara moorii

Cichlid Room Companion: Cyrtocara moorii

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