Lamprologus ornatipinnis

Photo by:   Craig Storms

Description

A less common shell dweller endemic to Lake Tanganyika, L. ornatipinnis has an elongated body and less of a tendency to move large amounts of sand substrate compared with other shell dwellers. Variations in fin patterns and subtle color differences occur with localized populations.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika