Sarotherodon lohbergeri
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sarotherodon lohbergeri faces severe threats from habitat degradation and water quality deterioration in its restricted range within Lake Bermin, Cameroon. The species is particularly vulnerable to pollution from agricultural runoff and human settlements around the lake, which alter water chemistry and reduce oxygen levels. Overfishing and the introduction of non-native fish species further compound population pressures on this endemic cichlid.
Habitat
This endemic cichlid is restricted to Lake Bermin, a small crater lake in the volcanic highlands of western Cameroon. The species inhabits the shallow, well-oxygenated waters of this isolated freshwater system, which supports a unique assemblage of endemic fish species.
