Aquarist Species: Altolamprologus compressiceps 'Gold Head'
Aquarist: Monty
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
Genetic Line: Wild Caught
Year Acquired: 2025
Acquired a breeding pair. Wild caught male, captive bred female. Male is thriving but the female never settled in and passed. Male is available for sale or trade.