Species Profile:  Gaurochromis empodisma

Alternate Name:   Haplochromis empodisma

Photo by:  Mike Liu

Description

Haplochromine endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Found in areas with a mud bottom.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Victoria

CARES Classification:  Endangered

IUCN Red List Status:  Data Deficient

 

Aquarists keeping this Species

mike_cichlid: Gaurochromis empodisma

wewertman: Gaurochromis empodisma