CARES Species Profile:  Docimodus johnstoni

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

Cichlid native to Lake Malawi, Lake Malombe, and the upper Shire River. Found over sandy and muddy bottoms. Feeds on the fins of catfishes.

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:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  June 22, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Docimodus johnstoni

IUCN Red List: Docimodus johnstoni

Cichlid Room Companion: Docimodus johnstoni

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