
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
Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025