CARES Species Profile:  Coptodon deckerti

Description

Cichlid native to Cameroon. Breeds in shallow water, excavating shallow pits, with both parents guarding young. Feeds mainly on zooplankton and some insect larvae.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - West Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Cameroon: Lake Ejagham

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 15, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Critically Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  March 9, 2023