Konia eisentrauti
Overview
The konye (Konia eisentrauti) is a critically endangered species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a crater lake in western Cameroon. It is threatened because of pollution and sedimentation due to human activities, and potentially also by large emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the lake's bottom (compare Lake Nyos). This species can reach a length of 9.3 centimetres (3.7 in) TL.
Konia eisentrauti faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion around Lake Barombi Mbo in Cameroon. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to water quality degradation from agricultural runoff and sedimentation. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native fish species have further disrupted the lake's delicate ecosystem, directly impacting this endemic cichlid's survival.
Habitat
Konia eisentrauti is endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a small volcanic crater lake in southwestern Cameroon. This cichlid inhabits the shallow, vegetated areas of the lake where it feeds among aquatic plants and rocky substrates.
Other threatened species in CICHLIDAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
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