CARES Species Profile:  Pseudotropheus tursiops

Photo by:  Ad Konings

Description

A cichlid native to Lake Malawi around Chisumulu Island in shallow rocky habitat where it feeds by combing loose strands of algae from rock surfaces.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Malawi

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened   IUCN Assessment Date:  June 19, 2018      
 

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