Lipochromis sp. "Redback Cryptodon"

Aquarist: AllredFish

Species Profile: Lipochromis sp. "redback cryptodon"

Description:   Paedophagous species (eats eggs or fry of other species). Species was collected in Lake Nyaguo. The upper half of dominant males will at first be red, with their lower halves being green. But as they age, males turn black.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   None

CARES Status:   Critically Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   F2 Second Generation

Year Acquired:   2025

Received through Kim Pedersen, Peter George and Michael Liu.