Aquarist Species: Altolamprologus compressiceps
Aquarist: swells
Species Profile: Altolamprologus compressiceps
Species Photo by: Craig Storms
Description: Piscivore cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Characterized by a highly compressed body (hence its name) making it well suited to hunting small fish found in tight spaces between rocks. Occurs in various color patterns.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Kitoti
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Line Traits: black
Year Acquired: 2026
Acquired 5 juveniles from Alan Bliven at Cichlid Lovers in July 2026