CARES Species Profile:  Stomatepia mariae

Description

A cichlid from Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon that hunts in open water. It feeds on small fish, shrimp, and insect larvae. Females mouthbrood.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - West Africa

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Cameroon: Lake Barombi Mbo

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

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