Pyxichromis orthostoma 'Nyaguo'

Aquarist: Senex68

Species Profile: Pyxichromis orthostoma 'Nyaguo'

Species Photo by: Kim Pedersen

Description:   Victorian basin haplochromine piscivore, similar to the form found in Lake Nawampassa. Male color is almost purple.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Nyaguo, Uganda

CARES Status:   Vulnerable

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Collection Point:   Lake Nyaguo, Uganda

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

F1, from Marco Welss in June, 2025