Species Profile:  Mchenga cyclicos

Description

A cichlid native to Lake Malawi that forages in open water and feeds mainly on zooplankton. Males build cone-shaped sand bowers for spawning.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Malawi

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened

IUCN Red List Status:  Near Threatened

 

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