Myaka

Myaka myaka

Shallows are visited only for spawning

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

The myaka (Myaka myaka) is a critically endangered species of cichlid endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo in western Cameroon. It prefers open, deeper waters where it feeds on phytoplankton and small insects, only venturing into shallower waters to spawn. This species can reach a length of 6.7 centimetres (2.6 in) SL. It is currently the only known species in the genus Myaka, but it is very close to Sarotherodon.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Myaka
Maximum length: 6.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Africa: endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon (Ref. 81260 ).
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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