Aquarist Species:  Neolamprologus longior

Aquarist: Skindog1

Species Profile: Neolamprologus longior

Species Photo by: Craig Storms

Description:   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

Aquarist Notes

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Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025