CARES Species Profile: Tramitichromis variabilis
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid from the southeast arm of Lake Malawi found over mixed rock and sand. It feeds by sifting sand to find soft invertebrates such as insect larvae.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Malawi
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Malawi
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Extinct in the Wild
CARES Assessment Date: Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
IUCN Assessment Date: June 19, 2018