CARES Species Profile:  Gaurochromis hiatus

Synonym:   Haplochromis hiatus

Description

Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found in shallow mud-bottom areas. Female mouthbrooder.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  March 31, 2010  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Gaurochromis hiatus

IUCN Red List: Gaurochromis hiatus

Cichlid Room Companion: Gaurochromis hiatus

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