Harpagachromis gowersi
Aquarist: Senex68
Species: Harpagachromis gowersi
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
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