Altolamprologus compressiceps

Aquarist: Mbuna_bob

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:   Aquarium Strain

Line Traits:   Gold face

Year Acquired:   2024