CARES Species Profile:  Stomatepia pindu

Description

A predatory cichlid from Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon. It feeds mainly on shrimp and insect larvae and has been reported stealing food from a freshwater crab. Females usually mouthbrood.

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