Aquarist Species: Altolamprologus compressiceps "Dwarf Sumbu"
Aquarist: AlexG
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
Photo of aquarist's species:
Collection Point: Dwarf Sumbu
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2024
Got a group of 10 of these from Aquatics & More in NJ