Species Profile: Lamprologus tigripictilis

Common Name:   Humphead Tiger Shell-dweller

Species Photo by: Nadia Chew (@species_with.nadiaa)

Description:   A rheophilic riverine lamprologine endemic to the Lower Congo River rapids. Named for the bold dark tiger-like barring along its flanks, distinguishing it from the closely related L. werneri, of which it was long considered a color variant before being elevated to species status.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lower Congo River, Democratic Republic of Congo — main channel from around the Inkisi River mouth downstream to the Inga Rapids

CARES Classification:   Vulnerable