CARES Species Profile: Mylochromis gracilis
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A predatory cichlid from southern Lake Malawi found over sand where it hunts small fish and invertebrates.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Vulnerable
CARES Assessment Date: Jan. 24, 2026
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
IUCN Assessment Date: June 20, 2018