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:   Aquarium Strain

Line Traits:   Piscivore

Year Acquired:   2024

Species Spawned:   Yes

Typical haplochromine spawner

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Easy to raise. Eat baby brine immediately.

Young fish available?   Yes