Aquarist Species: Altolamprologus compressiceps
Aquarist: Busterny
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: Chaitika
Genetic Line: F2 Second Generation
Line Traits: Gold
Year Acquired: 2025