Pungu maclareni

Aquarist: OhioZooKeeper

Species Profile: Pungu maclareni

General species photo

Description:   An African cichlid CARES species, endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a volcanic crater lake in Cameroon. This fish feeds on freshwater sponges.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Barombi Mbo

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Wild Caught

Year Acquired:   2024

Species Spawned:   Yes