CARES Species Profile:  Coptodon imbrifernus

Description

Cichlid native to Cameroon. Feeds mainly on phytoplankton and forms stable pairs near shore. Spawns on sunken wood or stones with both parents guarding.

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