Altolamprologus compressiceps 'Kantalamba'

Aquarist: gbin

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:   Kantalamba

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2023

Species Spawned:   Yes