CARES Species Profile:  Lethrinops microdon

Description

Cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. Found over soft bottoms with thick diatom-rich sediments. Feeds on 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 microdon

IUCN Red List: Lethrinops microdon

Cichlid Room Companion: Lethrinops microdon

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