Aquarist Species: Tilapia guinasana
Aquarist: mike_cichlid
Species Profile: Tilapia guinasana
Description: An African cichlid CARES species native to Lake Guinas, Namibia. Listed as critically endangered in the wild.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Guinas, Namibia
CARES Classification: Critically Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Collection Point: Lake Guinas, Namibia
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Line Traits: this species is endemic to the small sink hole Lake Guinas, there are several color morphs
Year Acquired: 2026
I acquired four young adult fish from Stephen Thornton, who got his fish from a skilled hobbyist in Nebraska. They are hardy as typical for Tilapia.