CARES Species Profile:  Pundamilia igneopinnis

Synonym:   Haplochromis igneopinnis

Description

A cichlid from Lake Victoria in Tanzania, found on rocky boulder shores. It feeds on algae and detritus. Females mouthbrood and males hold territories.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Endangered   IUCN Assessment Date:  April 1, 2010      
 

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