CARES Species Profile: Neolamprologus mustax 'mbita'
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid from Lake Tanganyika that feeds on invertebrates taken from rocky surfaces and deep recesses. It is a cave-spawning substrate spawner that raises young in seclusion.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Tanganyika
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
CARES Assessment Date: Jan. 24, 2026
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
IUCN Assessment Date: Feb. 25, 2025