Species Profile:  Neolamprologus multifasciatus

Photo by:  Craig Storms

Description

The classic and ever popular 'Multi' shell dweller endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Known for forming dense colonies with adults having a high tolerance for crowding and accommodating young fish and fry. Differentiated from the very closely related N. similis by the absence of stripes on the face.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika