CARES Species Profile:  Lethrinops micrentodon

Description

Cichlid native to central and southern Lake Malawi. Feeds mainly on bottom-dwelling diatoms.

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:  Data Deficient IUCN Assessment Date:  May 22, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Lethrinops micrentodon

IUCN Red List: Lethrinops micrentodon

Cichlid Room Companion: Lethrinops micrentodon

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