CARES Species Profile:  Konia eisentrauti

Description

Cichlid native to Cameroon's Lake Barombi-Mbo. Feeds on algae, insects, fish eggs, and sometimes steals food from freshwater crabs. Mouthbrooder where either sex may incubate.

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