CARES Species Profile:  Coptodon kottae

Description

Cichlid native to Cameroon. Found in lakes. Feeds mainly on plants and detritus. Pair-bonding substrate brooder that spawns in hidden crevices with both parents guarding.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - West Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Cameroon

 

Conservation Status

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