CARES Species Profile: Ophthalmotilapia boops 'blue neon'
Photo by: Ad Konings
Description
A cichlid from the southern Tanzanian coast of Lake Tanganyika found along rocky slopes. It feeds on plankton.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - Lake Tanganyika
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Conservation Status
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
CARES Assessment Date: Jan. 17, 2026
IUCN Red List: Least Concern
IUCN Assessment Date: March 14, 2025