CARES Species Profile:  Lethrinops altus

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

Cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. Found over sand in deeper water. Feeds on invertebrates taken from the sand.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Malawi

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 17, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  June 20, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Lethrinops altus

IUCN Red List: Lethrinops altus

Cichlid Room Companion: Lethrinops altus

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