Coptodon bythobates

Coptodon bythobates

Critically Endangered Cichlid of African Waters

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Coptodon bythobates is a critically endangered species of fish in the cichlid family. It is endemic to Lake Bermin in Cameroon. It is threatened by pollution and sedimentation from human activities, and potentially also by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos), although Bermin is too shallow to contain very high amounts of this gas.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Coptodon
Maximum length: 12.6 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Bermin, Cameroon (Ref. 52307 , 81260 ).
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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