Photo by: Craig Storms
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
Collection Point: Karilani island
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
Species Spawned: Yes
Fry did not survive in the community tank they were in.