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
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