Haplochromis sp. 'rainbow'

Aquarist: Monty

Species Profile: Haplochromis sp. 'rainbow'

Species Photo by: Kim Pedersen

Description:   An African cichlid CARES species native to Lake Nawampassa collected by Kim Pedersen. Most likely extinct in the wild.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Nawampassa

CARES Status:   Critically Endangered

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

Acquired late 2024 as fry.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Young fish available?   Yes