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

 

Conservation Status

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

Reference Links

Fishbase: Haplochromis heusinkveldi

IUCN Red List: Haplochromis heusinkveldi

Cichlid Room Companion: Haplochromis heusinkveldi

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