CARES Species Profile:  Etroplus canarensis

Description

Cichlid native to southern India..

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Asia

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   India

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 14, 2026    
IUCN Red List:  Endangered   IUCN Assessment Date:  March 18, 2011      
 

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