Aquarist Species:  Neolamprologus longior

Aquarist: Monty

Species Profile: Neolamprologus longior

Species Photo by: Craig Storms

Description:   A species endemic to Lake Tanganyika and close relative to N. leleupi. It has a slightly more elongated body and other subtle differences. At a glance the two are quite similar. Like N. leleupi, the coloring of N. longior is quite variable ranging from bright yellow to orange.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2026

Acquired ten 1/2 inch fry from another GCCA member at the February 2026 GCCA monthly meeting. Placed in 20H for grow out.