CARES Species Profile: Nyassachromis breviceps
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid from southern Lake Malawi that prefers open sandy areas where it feeds mainly on phytoplankton. Males build nests using small stones.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Extinct in the Wild
CARES Assessment Date: July 24, 2026
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
IUCN Assessment Date: May 21, 2018