diff --git a/conekt/models/expression/profiles.py b/conekt/models/expression/profiles.py
index f34c981..80ce851 100644
--- a/conekt/models/expression/profiles.py
+++ b/conekt/models/expression/profiles.py
@@ -237,9 +237,12 @@ def add_profile_from_lstrap(matrix_file, annotation_file, species_id, order_colo
         if order_color_file is not None:
             with open(order_color_file, 'r') as fin:
                 for line in fin:
-                    o, c = line.strip().split('\t')
-                    order.append(o)
-                    colors.append(c)
+                    try:
+                        o, c = line.strip().split('\t')
+                        order.append(o)
+                        colors.append(c)
+                    except Exception as _:
+                        pass
 
         # build conversion table for sequences
         sequences = Sequence.query.filter_by(species_id=species_id).all()