CARES Species Profile:  Amphilophus lyonsi

Description

Cichlid native to Costa Rica and Panama. Found in moderately flowing rivers with sandy bottoms. Feeds mainly on seeds, aquatic insects, and bottom detritus.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Central America

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Costa Rica, Panama

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Critically Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  Jan. 15, 2017
IUCN Red List:  Endangered IUCN Assessment Date:  Nov. 7, 2019