Aquarist Species

Species Photo by: Kim Pedersen

Description: An African cichlid CARES species native to Lac Fwa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Listed as vulnerable in the wild.

Category: Cichlids

Global Region: Africa

Distribution: Lac Fwa

CARES Status: Vulnerable

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point: Lac Fwa - Marco Welss

Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation

Year Acquired: 2024

Species Spawned: Yes

Have Reared Fry? Yes