CARES Species Profile:  Mylochromis obtusus

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

A cichlid from the southeast arm of Lake Malawi, known only from the area between the Bar and Nkhudzi.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Malawi

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Extinct in the Wild CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 17, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  June 20, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Mylochromis obtusus

IUCN Red List: Mylochromis obtusus

Cichlid Room Companion: Mylochromis obtusus

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