Aquarist Species: Haplochromis nigroides
Aquarist: wewertman
Species Profile: Haplochromis nigroides
General species photo
Description: Small haplochromine endemic to Lake Kivu. Like all haplochromines, it is a mouthbrooder, with the female doing all the work.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Kivu endemic
CARES Classification: Vulnerable
Aquarist Notes
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2026
obtained fry from Peter George they are currently in grow-out