CARES Species Profile:  Coptodon bemini

Description

Cichlid native to Cameroon's Lake Bermin, from nearshore areas to deeper water. Feeds mainly on plants with some insects. Pair-bonding substrate spawner that builds nests on muddy bottoms.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - West Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Cameroon: Lake Bemin

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Feb. 16, 2009