CARES Species Profile:  Astatotilapia desfontainii

Description

A haplochromine endemic to small streams and oases in Tunisia and Algeria. It is highly aggressive and requires either extreme crowding or large aquarium. It grows to 4 inches or more, and is a generalized omnivore. It's quite beautiful when in spawning color. Has not been reported in the hobby since ~2010.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - North Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Algeria, Tunisia

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  May 17, 2021