CARES Species Profile:  Coptodon gutturosus

Description

Cichlid native to Cameroon. Feeds on freshwater sponges along with algae and detritus. Pair-bonding substrate spawner, often breeding in small colonies with eggs hidden among leaves and wood.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - West Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Cameroon: Lake Bermin

 

Conservation Status

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