CARES Species Profile:  Prognathochromis bayoni

Synonym:   Haplochromis bayoni

Description

A cichlid from Lake Victoria found over hard bottoms and on exposed sandy beaches. Females mouthbrood.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Data Deficient IUCN Assessment Date:  March 31, 2010  

Reference Links

Fishbase: Prognathochromis bayoni

IUCN Red List: Prognathochromis bayoni

Cichlid Room Companion: Prognathochromis bayoni

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