CARES Species Profile:  Lipochromis microdon

Synonym:   Haplochromis microdon

Description

Cichlid native to Lake Victoria. Found in littoral zones over firm and soft substrates. 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: Lipochromis microdon

IUCN Red List: Lipochromis microdon

Cichlid Room Companion: Lipochromis microdon

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