CARES Species Profile:  Haplochromis tanaos

Description

Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found in relatively sheltered areas with sandy substrate.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Vulnerable CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  March 31, 2010  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Haplochromis tanaos

IUCN Red List: Haplochromis tanaos

Cichlid Room Companion: Haplochromis tanaos

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