CARES Species Profile: Coptodon snyderae
Photo by: Klaus Steinhaus
Description
A cichlid native to Lake Bermin, Cameroon, Coptodon snyderae is a small open-substrate spawner that breeds in shallow water, often in large colonies with both parents guarding. It feeds mainly on plant matter and algae as well as insects and detritus.
CARES Family: Cichlidae - West Africa
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Cameroon: Lake Bermin
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