CARES Species Profile:  Paralabidochromis chilotes

Synonym:   Haplochromis chilotes

Description

A cichlid from Lake Victoria in sheltered nearshore areas, mostly over hard bottoms. It feeds on insect larvae. Females mouthbrood.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

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

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