Species Profile: Rubricatochromis exsul

Common Name:   Lake Turkana Jewel Cichlid

Species Photo by: Craig Storms

Description:   An African cichlid CARES species, endemic to Lake Turkana and previously identified as Hemichromis exsul, this beautiful 'Lake Turkana Jewel' cichlid is less aggressive and easy to keep and breed. This is a 'Rift Lakes' cichlid. Lake Turkana is a lesser known lake in the African Rift Valley.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Turkana

CARES Status:   Vulnerable