CARES Species Profile:  Pungu maclareni

Description

A cichlid from Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon found in small groups in shallow shoreline waters. It feeds mainly on insect larvae and an endemic sponge. It is a 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:  March 1, 2007