CARES Species Profile:  Oreochromis esculentus

Description

A cichlid from the Lake Victoria region, now mostly in satellite lakes. It feeds mainly on phytoplankton using a mucus-trap method. Females mouthbrood and males build simple nests.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria Basin

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened IUCN Assessment Date:  March 30, 2021