CARES Species Profile:  Chetia brevis

Description

Cichlid native to southern Africa. Found in pools and quiet river stretches with sandy bottoms and dense marginal vegetation. Feeds on small fish and aquatic insects. Female mouthbrooder.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - South Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   South Africa, Mozambique

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Dec. 7, 2016