CARES Species Profile:  Nyassachromis boadzulu

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

A cichlid native to Lake Malawi around Boadzulu Island and White Rock, often over open sand and rubble. It feeds exclusively on zooplankton.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Malawi

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  May 23, 2018  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Nyassachromis boadzulu

IUCN Red List: Nyassachromis boadzulu

Cichlid Room Companion: Nyassachromis boadzulu

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