Aquarist Species:  Haplochromis (Yssichromis) perrieri

Aquarist: wewertman

Species Profile: Haplochromis (Yssichromis) perrieri

Description:   Lake Victoria species, was reported to be extinct, recent sampling has found specimens in the lake. A small 4"-5" insectivore, will eat any food offered in the aquarium.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   

CARES Classification:   EXCT

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2026

Colony from Mike Liu and from Jeremy at Sanctuary Cichlids