Harpagochromis sp “Lake Nyagou”

Aquarist: Finebar4

Species Profile: Harpagochromis sp. 'Lake Nyagou'

Common Name:   Big Red

Species Photo by: Kevin Tittle

Description:   An undescribed relatively large predator native to Lake Nyagou

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Nyagou

CARES Status:   Critically Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Lake Nyagou

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

Big predator from Lake Nyagou. My male wouldn’t cooperate when it came to pictures as his whole flank is bright red when fired up. Currently keep one male and two females with no spawns as of yet. Just purchased 10 more fry to increase group size in future. Male is a little over a year old and about 4.5-5” and females are about 3.75 and 4.25 inches. Great fish, very calm in my experience so far, however just hitting sexual maturity.