CARES Species Profile:  Paralabidochromis labiatus

Synonym:   Haplochromis labiatus

Description

A cichlid from Lake Edward. It feeds on insects. Females are mouthbrooders.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Edward

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened IUCN Assessment Date:  Jan. 31, 2006  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Paralabidochromis labiatus

IUCN Red List: Paralabidochromis labiatus

Cichlid Room Companion: Paralabidochromis labiatus

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