Stomatepia pindu
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Stomatepia pindu faces severe threats from habitat degradation in Lake Barombi Mbo, Cameroon, where agricultural runoff and sedimentation are altering water chemistry and reducing clarity. The species' extremely restricted range makes it vulnerable to any environmental changes in this single crater lake. Introduced species and potential overfishing pose additional risks to this endemic cichlid's survival.
Habitat
Stomatepia pindu is endemic to Lake Barombi Mbo, a small volcanic crater lake in southwestern Cameroon. This cichlid inhabits the shallow, rocky littoral zones of the lake where it feeds on algae and small invertebrates.
