CARES Species Profile:  Haplochromis heusinkveldi

Description

Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found over mud bottoms in exposed and sheltered areas. Female mouthbrooder.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered   IUCN Assessment Date:  March 31, 2010      
 

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