CARES Species Profile:  Konia dikume

Description

Cichlid native to Cameroon's Lake Barombi-Mbo, mainly feeding on mosquito larvae. Mouthbrooder.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - West Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Cameroon: Lake Barombi-Mbo

 

Conservation Status

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

Reference Links

Fishbase: Konia dikume

IUCN Red List: Konia dikume

Cichlid Room Companion: Konia dikume

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