Harpagachromis gowersi

Aquarist: Senex68

Species Profile: Harpagachromis gowersi

Species Photo by: Kim Pedersen

Description:   An African cichlid found in The Victoria Basin that was considered extinct for decades, but was recently rediscovered and is now being kept in the U.S. and Germany.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Victoria Basin

CARES Status:   Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Lake Nawampassa

Genetic Line:   F2 Second Generation

Year Acquired:   2023