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

CARES Classification:  Extinct in the Wild CARES Assessment Date:  July 24, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered   IUCN Assessment Date:  May 21, 2018      
 

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